Toyota Pixis (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 36 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,630

£136/month

MOT Pass Rate

100%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 1-8

650cc Petrol

Great Choice

100% pass rate, £1,630/year to run. 18 points above average.

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Petrol650cc5 years old36 tests11k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 650cc)

~50 mpg

£1,175

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Per week£31/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

100% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Toyota brand average of 84%.

100% of MOT tests on Toyota Pixiss from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 36 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 11,265 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models69th of 3,336(top 3%)

Rank among Toyota models26th of 970(top 3%)

vs average of all models+18%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average+8%(92% avg)

vs Toyota average+16%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

11,265

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 Toyota Pixis had 11,265 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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About the 2021 Toyota Pixis

The 2021 Toyota Pixis is a city car. Our records list a 650cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 36 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 3% of all 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 11,265 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Toyota Pixis owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2021 Toyota Pixis Fuel Costs

The modest 650cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,175 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 Toyota Pixis?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,630 (£136/month), broken down as £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 Toyota Pixis

At 5 years old, the Toyota Pixis offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 36 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Coil Pack Failure

Medium risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 Toyota Pixis stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Toyota Pixis(2021)	100%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630
Ford Fiesta(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630same
Audi A3(2019)	92%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630same
Ford Ecosport(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630same
Toyota Aygo(2019)	92%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630same

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 Toyota Pixis

Is the 2021 Toyota Pixis reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 100% of MOT tests on 2021 Toyota Pixiss ended in a pass, from 36 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 Toyota Pixis cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,630 a year (£136 a month): £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Toyota Pixis?

100% of 36 MOT tests on the 2021 Toyota Pixis ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 69th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (top 3%).

What is the average mileage for a 2021 Toyota Pixis?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 Toyota Pixis is 11,265 miles, which is below the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.