Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt
From 8,383 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Corolla Excel Hev Cvts fare better: 2022 models pass at 95% vs 90.1% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 127 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 127 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 79 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 77 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 54 |
| wiper blade defective | 26 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 25 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corolla Excel Hev Cvts tested had between 20,507 and 40,465 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,705 median miles, the Corolla Excel Hev Cvt has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 8,383 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 127 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Corolla Excel Hev Cvt is 26,705 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,507 and 40,465 miles.
Buying a used Corolla Excel Hev Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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