2020 Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,571 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 64 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.9% | 30 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 12 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 27 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
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 | 25.7% | 404 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.3% | 162 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 65 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 34 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 17 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 11 |
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 | 1,185 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 357 | 8.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 502 | 2.2% |
| 2024 | 534 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 533 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Toyota Yaris Dynamic 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 (1.9% 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 (0.9% 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 2020 Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 1,571 2020 Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Yaris Dynamic Hev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,571 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.