2021 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,620 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 343 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 310 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 145 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 12 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 271 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 142 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 130 |
| 4 | Washers | 71 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 34 |
| 6 | Bonnet | 24 |
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 | 18.6% | 1,602 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.9% | 508 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 486 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 292 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 61 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 52 |
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 | 4,326 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 3,131 | 6.7% |
| 60-90k | 818 | 7.6% |
| 90-120k | 269 | 6.3% |
| 120-150k | 53 | 3.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 8,288 | 5.7% |
| Hybrid | 332 | 4.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 268 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 4,147 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 4,143 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Corolla Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (3.6% 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 (1.7% 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 Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 8,620 2021 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2021 Corolla Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 3.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,620 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.