2021 Toyota Corolla Icon Tech HEV CVT 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · FM21 XDC

The Toyota Corolla passed its most recent MOT on 26 August 2025 at 104,164 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history. The same-day failure on 26 August 2025 at identical mileage carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to that, the car passed cleanly on 28 August 2024 at 72,486 miles. Mileage accumulation is high for a five-year-old vehicle. The record shows 31,678 miles added between the August 2024 test at 72,486 miles and the August 2025 test at 104,164 miles, an annual rate near 31,700 against a lifetime average of roughly 20,800. Such heavy use accelerates wear on drivetrain, suspension bushes, and brake components even where the MOT shows no advisories. The sparse three-entry history gives limited visibility, but each test returned no recorded defects. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension and steering geometry given the mileage, checking coil springs, track-rod ends, and lower arm bushes for fatigue not yet flagged. The hybrid CVT drivetrain and braking system warrant a live scan for inverter or regen faults, and the brake discs should be measured for warping from repeated motorway stops. Despite the clean MOT sheet, the same-day fail with no defects suggests the seller or tester should clarify the V5C and test certificate before purchase. Verify service stamps match the 31,000-mile annual interval, as high-mileage Toyotas neglect cheap consumables like cabin filters and transmission fluid if basic upkeep slips.