Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt I CVT (2017)
2017 Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt I CVT
CarHunch analysed 175 real MOT records for the 2017 Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt I CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Yaris Hybrid is a serious reliability red flag: only 39.9% pass their MOT first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and the hybrid version performs even worse at 15.7% first-time pass rate. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent entirely (0%), so when these cars do fail, it's rarely about safety—but you're looking at repeat test visits and repair costs as a near-certainty.
At 36,500 miles median for a seven-year-old car, mileage is reasonable, yet the failures still mount up despite low average failures per vehicle (0.03) and zero advisories recorded. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection specifically focused on the hybrid system, CVT transmission, and electrical components, as this cohort's poor MOT record suggests chronic issues beyond routine wear.
What to check before buying a 2017 Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt I 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (71%) | 124 | 15.7% | 0.02 |
| Electric (27%) | 48 | 98.7% | 0.06 |
| Other (2%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt I 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.
Half of all 2017 Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt I CVT vehicles fall between 24,207 and 53,855 miles.
2017 Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid Vvt I CVT — Still on the Road
38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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