2020 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · EO20 XGS

As a 1.5-litre self-charging hybrid in Excel trim, this Yaris should deliver real-world fuel economy in the high 50s to mid 60s mpg, helped by the CVT transmission and stop-start system. It sits in a low road tax band thanks to its Euro 6 AP status and low CO2 output, typically costing only the standard annual rate rather than the supplementary hybrid-excise. Insurance for the Excel HEV is generally in the low-to-middle groups for a supermini, and routine maintenance is modest, though hybrid battery and inverter components can become expensive out of warranty. Allowing for tyres (which the MOT history suggests are replaced fairly frequently on this car), brakes, and a yearly service, you should budget in the region of £900-£1,100 per year for typical use.

Start with the tyres: the MOT history flags cracking/perishing on both rear tyres in 2023, 2024 and 2025, plus inner-edge wear on both front tyres in 2025 — inspect the sidewalls for visible cracks and check tread depth across the full width, not just the centre. The front brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2023 and 2024; although the 2025 and 2026 tests did not repeat the advisory, ask when they were last replaced and measure remaining disc thickness with a gauge. Under the bonnet, look for oil leaks from the hybrid system inverter cover and check the 12V auxiliary battery, which is a known service item on Yaris Hybrids. Finally, confirm the CVT behaves smoothly without juddering at low speeds, that the infotainment and reversing camera work as expected on Excel trim, and that all hybrid-specific warning lights illuminate and extinguish correctly during the ignition cycle.