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Common Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Typical MOT issues to check on the Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 5 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: family car | Fuel: Hybrid

94%

Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT pass rate

84%

Toyota average

82%

All-model average

The Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT has an average MOT pass rate of 94%, which is 10 points above the Toyota average and 12 points above the average across all models in our data.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Lights

Moderate likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Suspension

Lower likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Steering

Lower likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

2020
93%
Highest
2021
92%
Lowest
2022
96%
2023
96%
2024
99%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2024Hybrid1.8L99%1%
2023Hybrid1.8L96%4%
2022Hybrid1.8L96%4%
2021Hybrid2.0L92%7%
2020Hybrid1.8L93%6%

Highest Pass Rate

2020

93% pass rate from 2,103 tests

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Lowest Pass Rate

2021

92% pass rate from 4,558 tests

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Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT Running Costs

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Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT FAQ

What are the most common Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT problems?

Most of the Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT cars in our data are fairly new, so no issue stands out; the list on this page shows the usual things to check on cars like this, with rough repair costs. Across 11,653 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 94% ended in a pass.

Is the Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT reliable?

The Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT has an average MOT pass rate of 94%, from 11,653 MOT tests. That is 12 points above the average across all models in our data (82%), a better than average result. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

Which year Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT is the most reliable?

Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2020 Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT has the highest MOT pass rate: 93% of its 2,103 tests ended in a pass. The 2021 has the lowest at 92%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.

How much does it cost to fix common Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on a Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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