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

Based on MOT data from 6,093 vehicles, the 2021 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, 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 Icon 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 Icon HEV CVT (2021)

6,093 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 6,093 real MOT records for the 2021 Toyota Yaris Icon 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 Icon HEV CVT is notably reliable, with a 92.6% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.5% of vehicles ever experiencing one. This hybrid is performing consistently across the board with no meaningful fuel-type variation to worry about.

At 22,247 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running light, which helps explain why failures average only 0.2 per vehicle and advisories just 1.3. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully—these cars are holding up well, but a full maintenance record will confirm the owner kept pace with that advantage.

The 2021 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 16k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 6,093 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 6,093 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.5% 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%)	6,088	93.7%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 28,383 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 39%

11,074

Grey 16%

4,549

Blue 15%

4,261

Black 9.4%

2,674

Red 7.2%

2,049

Silver 6.6%

1,880

Bronze 4.7%

1,341

Green 1.9%

526

Orange 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Toyota Yaris Icon 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.

22,247

typical

15,511

low mileage

31,001

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT vehicles fall between 15,511 and 31,001 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,511 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.

✓ 15,511–31,001 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 41,851 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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