Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT (2021)

1,657 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 1,657 real MOT records for the 2021 Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT is a genuinely reliable car: 94.2% of vehicles pass their MOT first time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 5.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This hybrid is built to last, and owners can approach MOT day with real confidence.

At an average mileage of 22,607 miles—exactly what you'd expect for a three-year-old car—these Yaris units are clocking up normal use without major mechanical stress, averaging just 0.17 failures per vehicle. The typical advisory count of 1.5 per car suggests minor wear items rather than structural problems, so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to rule out the odd consumable, but don't expect hidden troubles.

Generally reliable 14.2% above UK average
94.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
20,803
typical mileage
14,332–27,992 middle half
5.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

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

14,332
low mileage
20,803
typical
27,992
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT vehicles fall between 14,332 and 27,992 miles.

2021 Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,624 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

97 1,624 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.17
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Toyota Yaris Dynamic HEV CVT:

2020 2022