Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT?

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 Design HEV CVT?

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 Design HEV CVT?

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 Design HEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 12,548 vehicles, the 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.2%, 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 Design HEV CVT?

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 Design HEV CVT (2021)

12,548 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 12,548 real MOT records for the 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV is exceptionally reliable, with a 94.6% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well clear of the UK average of 80%, and only 3.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This is a hybrid-only model, and that powerplant choice clearly pays dividends in durability.

At 23,094 miles average for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running light, which partly explains the stellar results—but even accounting for that, the 0.15 failures per vehicle and 1.2 advisories per vehicle are genuinely impressive figures. If you're buying one used, check the service history to ensure the hybrid system has been properly maintained, but overall this is a car that will sail through MOT with minimal fuss.

The 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–29k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 12,548 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 12,548 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.4% 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%)	12,541	95.2%	0.15

Colour Breakdown

Based on 53,853 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 25.9%

13,957

Grey 20.4%

10,982

Blue 17.9%

9,628

Black 10.8%

5,793

Red 9.2%

4,952

Silver 7.7%

4,144

Bronze 6.4%

3,437

Green 1.6%

873

Orange 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT 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.

20,759

typical

14,453

low mileage

29,030

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT vehicles fall between 14,453 and 29,030 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,453 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.

✓ 14,453–29,030 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 39,190 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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