2022 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,452 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 140 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 103 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 59 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.2% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 85 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 60 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 55 |
| 4 | Washers | 25 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 12 |
| 6 | Side repeaters | 6 |
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 | 18.8% | 650 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.5% | 189 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.5% | 189 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 102 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 16 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 15 |
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 | 2,134 | 3.7% |
| 30-60k | 999 | 6.4% |
| 60-90k | 251 | 9.6% |
| 90-120k | 59 | 8.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 3,399 | 5.1% |
| Hybrid | 53 | 1.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 233 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 3,168 | 5.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corolla Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (3.0% 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 2022 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
95.0% of the 3,452 2022 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2022 Corolla Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,452 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.