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Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT reliable? We analysed 57,799 real MOT tests across 28,366 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 57,799 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.9%
Typical Mileage
20,938mi
Annual Mileage
5,492mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Toyota Yaris Design 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 Yaris Design HEV CVT.

Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT Number Plates

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

Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

93.1%
2023
93.1%
2022
92.9%
2021
92.8%
2020

Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 396

Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Toyota Yaris Design 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
3,286 mi/yr
Typical
5,492 mi/yr
Average
6,573 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,515 mi/yr

Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 2,617 93.1% 11,782 17,655 26,125
2022 14,222 93.1% 13,219 19,225 27,215
2021 30,735 92.9% 14,589 21,544 30,695
2020 8,269 92.8% 14,372 21,710 31,767

How Long Does a Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT Last?

Based on 28,366 Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
20,938 mi
75th Percentile
29,984 mi
95th Percentile
48,904 mi
Max Recorded
283,108 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT

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

Best year
2022

93.1% MOT pass rate from 14,222 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.8% MOT pass rate from 8,269 tests

The best year to buy a used Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.1% across 14,222 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Toyota Yaris Design 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 Yaris Design HEV CVT THIS CAR 92.9% 57,799 20,938 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
Yamaha YZF600 81.3% 66,153 23,858 mi 30 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT?

The Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 57,799 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 Yaris Design 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 Yaris Design HEV CVT owner drives around 5,492 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 Yaris Design HEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT reliable?
Based on 57,799 MOT tests, the Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT has a 92.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT do per year?
The typical Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT does around 5,492 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Toyota Yaris Design 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 Yaris Design HEV CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Toyota Yaris Design HEV CVT is 2022 with a 93.1% pass rate across 14,222 tests.