Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 426 vehicles, the 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto (2021)

426 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 426 real MOT records for the 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 426 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate that significantly outpaces the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.6% of vehicles, so safety concerns needn't keep you awake. The median mileage of 24,694 miles is modest for a three-year-old car, and the low failure rate (0.15 per vehicle) coupled with moderate advisories (1.1 per vehicle) suggests these hybrids are well-engineered and trouble-free in daily ownership. When you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection remains worthwhile, but you're looking at a car that passes its MOT on the first attempt nine times out of ten—worth paying a small premium for compared to average rivals.

The 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 17k–33k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 426 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 426 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	425	95.1%	0.15

Colour Breakdown

Based on 14,785 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 44%

6,506

Grey 19.8%

2,928

Black 9.9%

1,459

Blue 9.7%

1,437

Silver 7.9%

1,175

Red 5.7%

837

Bronze 1.6%

231

Green 1.4%

212

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,694

typical

16,870

low mileage

33,125

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Auto vehicles fall between 16,870 and 33,125 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,870 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 16,870–33,125 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross Icon HEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 44,718 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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