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Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·9,949 DVSA tests·2024
Across 9,949 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility.
89%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 64% of peers
+4.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
4,230 tests · fleet 89%
92%
4 to 7 years
5,719 tests · fleet 85%
89%
Where the Corolla Excel HEV CVT fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on visibility. Holds up better on body & structure, emissions & leaks, seat belts.
Share of 4 to 7 years Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT holds up well for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 64% of similar-age models. Give visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT MOT?
For Toyota Corolla Excel HEV CVT cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are visibility (2.8% of tests vs 2% fleet).
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