2021 Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric · LS71 NLX

This 2021 Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid presents a clean bill of roadworthiness based on its MOT record. The most recent test on 25 September 2025 at 22,096 miles passed with zero defects, and the preceding test on 25 September 2024 at 16,571 miles also passed with zero defects. The maintenance trend is stable and improving in the sense that no faults have materialised across two consecutive annual inspections. For a hybrid vehicle approaching five years old, this is a strong indicator that core mechanical and structural systems have remained sound under light use. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of low annual accumulation. Between the two tests, the car covered 5,525 miles over exactly twelve months, which aligns with the overall average of roughly 4,419 miles per year since new. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data. The 2025 test was conducted at 22,096 miles, which matches the current recorded mileage exactly, meaning the vehicle has effectively stood still since September 2025. That nine-month stationary period warrants attention, as prolonged inactivity can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and battery discharge issues, particularly on hybrid systems where the 12-volt auxiliary battery is prone to deep discharge when unused. With no recurring faults flagged across either MOT, there is no pattern of wear items to scrutinise. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion means the record offers no red flags. Hybrid-specific components such as the inverter cooling system and battery health monitoring have not triggered any tester concerns, though these are not directly assessed under standard MOT protocols. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not deeply probe. Check the hybrid battery state of health using a diagnostic scan tool rather than relying solely on dashboard indicators. Inspect tyre condition carefully given the vehicle's long stationary period, looking for sidewall cracking and uneven wear from infrequent use. Examine brake discs for surface corrosion that can develop within days of standing, particularly on a car that may have sat unused for nine months. Test the regenerative braking function and ensure the CVT transmission operates smoothly through its range. The MOT record confirms this Yaris has been mechanically sound, but the real risk here is not wear from use. It is neglect from disuse, and that demands a hands-on evaluation before purchase.