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Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT reliable? We analysed 53,956 real MOT tests across 18,093 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 53,956 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
41,108mi
Annual Mileage
10,867mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Corolla Icon Tech 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 Icon Tech HEV CVT.

Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT Number Plates

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

Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.9%
2023
90.8%
2022
90.3%
2021
90%
2020
92.6%
2019

Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 409

Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Corolla Icon Tech 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
5,958 mi/yr
Typical
10,867 mi/yr
Average
16,106 mi/yr
Heavy usage
22,448 mi/yr

Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 976 91.9% 21,919 39,254 68,169
2022 8,283 90.8% 22,551 36,660 59,107
2021 19,366 90.3% 25,024 40,886 63,944
2020 22,933 90.0% 25,893 42,685 66,828
2019 978 92.6% 22,948 36,878 61,338

How Long Does a Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT Last?

Based on 18,093 Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
41,108 mi
75th Percentile
64,870 mi
95th Percentile
117,286 mi
Max Recorded
316,417 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT

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

Best year
2019

92.6% MOT pass rate from 978 tests

Year to avoid
2020

90.0% MOT pass rate from 22,933 tests

The best year to buy a used Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 978 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — 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 Icon Tech 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 Icon Tech HEV CVT THIS CAR 90.3% 53,956 41,108 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
Saab 9000 66.1% 22,372 139,798 mi 40 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT?

The Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 53,956 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 Icon Tech 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 Icon Tech HEV CVT owner drives around 10,867 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 Icon Tech HEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT reliable?
Based on 53,956 MOT tests, the Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT do per year?
The typical Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT does around 10,867 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Corolla Icon Tech 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 Icon Tech HEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT is 2019 with a 92.6% pass rate across 978 tests.