2021 Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · CF21 OTK

The vehicle presents a solid mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 15 May 2026, where it passed cleanly at 32,893 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a meaningful shift from the previous two tests, which both flagged worn and pitted inner brake discs. The trend is clearly improving. The 2025 test on 16 July at 26,832 miles noted pitted or scored inner brake discs on all four wheels, and the 2024 test on 3 July at 18,809 miles flagged the same condition on the nearside front. The fact that no brake defects appeared in the May 2026 test suggests the discs and pads were replaced or machined at some point between mid-2025 and mid-2026, indicating a proactive repair rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is unremarkable for a 2021 vehicle now approaching five years old. The 6,061-mile gap between July 2024 and July 2025, followed by the 6,061-mile gap again between July 2025 and May 2026, points to consistent, steady use rather than long periods of dormancy or unusually heavy annual driving. There are no suspicious odometer gaps or sudden spikes that would raise concerns about rolling back or extreme wear. The annual rate of roughly 6,579 miles sits comfortably within the typical range for a petrol-electric hybrid used for mixed urban and suburban driving. Despite the clean May 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect the braking system in person. The recurring pitting and scoring across all four inner discs in both 2024 and 2025 suggests the vehicle may have spent time standing or doing short trips, conditions that promote surface corrosion on brake components. Check for uneven pad transfer, lipping on disc edges, and any judder through the pedal under moderate braking. The hybrid regenerative braking system can mask early-stage brake issues by reducing mechanical braking load, so a road test that includes firm, sustained braking from motorway speeds is worth doing. Suspension bushes and coil springs deserve attention too, as the relatively low annual mileage does not eliminate the possibility of perishing from age, particularly on a vehicle approaching five years old. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, especially around mounting points and along the subframe, would round out the assessment.