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Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT reliable? We analysed 21,237 real MOT tests across 9,282 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 21,237 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.4%
Typical Mileage
28,120mi
Annual Mileage
7,438mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT.

Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.4%
2023
92.1%
2022
90.6%
2021
91.2%
2020

Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 213
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 67
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44

Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,625 mi/yr
Typical
7,438 mi/yr
Average
9,816 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,452 mi/yr

Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 1,083 94.4% 14,448 21,769 30,353
2022 5,123 92.1% 17,292 24,606 34,728
2021 6,757 90.6% 20,927 29,766 42,422
2020 7,486 91.2% 20,263 29,840 43,693

How Long Does a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT Last?

Based on 9,282 Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,120 mi
75th Percentile
40,788 mi
95th Percentile
73,506 mi
Max Recorded
281,543 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

94.4% MOT pass rate from 1,083 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.6% MOT pass rate from 6,757 tests

The best year to buy a used Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 1,083 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT THIS CAR 91.4% 21,237 28,120 mi — yrs
Toyota Yaris 77.7% 9,038,234 54,896 mi 27 yrs
Toyota Corolla 75.4% 4,239,724 75,409 mi 36 yrs
Toyota Avensis 75% 3,497,866 89,776 mi 28 yrs
Hyundai Tucson Premium T-gdi 89.9% 10,380 27,747 mi — yrs

Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT?

The Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.4% across 21,237 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT owner drives around 7,438 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT reliable?
Based on 21,237 MOT tests, the Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT has a 91.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT do per year?
The typical Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT does around 7,438 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Toyota Corolla Gr Sport HEV CVT is 2023 with a 94.4% pass rate across 1,083 tests.