2021 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,631 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.3% in the 90-120k group versus 4.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 262 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 210 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 86 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.2% | 13 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 199 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 92 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 4 | Washers | 45 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 28 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.9% | 1,232 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.8% | 327 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 286 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 172 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 41 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,012 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 2,125 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 371 | 7.0% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 5,481 | 6.1% |
| Hybrid | 150 | 3.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | 2,713 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 2,768 | 6.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Corolla Gr Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 5,631 2021 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Corolla Gr Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).
Does the 2021 Corolla Gr Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,631 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.