2021 Toyota Yaris Excel HEV CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · MK71 RJY

A clean three-test DVSA record with no advisories or failures recorded across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 MOT tests indicates a vehicle that has consistently met roadworthiness standards without any component being flagged for monitoring or repair. The most recent test on 12 August 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, mirroring the outcomes from the two preceding annual examinations on 14 August 2025 and 14 August 2024. The absence of any advisories over this three-year window means that no worn consumables, corrosion, fluid leaks, or deteriorating components were identified by the testing station during routine inspection. While this clean record demonstrates compliance at the point of test, it should be noted that MOT testing is a snapshot assessment and cannot confirm the internal condition of the hybrid powertrain, battery health, or service history beyond what is documented. The recorded mileage of 44,773 miles against an approximate five-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of around 8,955 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this type and era. The MOT history does not reveal any unusually large gaps between tests or sudden mileage spikes that would suggest irregular usage patterns, long periods of standing, or exceptionally high-mileage driving. This consistent usage level is mechanically favourable for a hybrid powertrain, as regular operation helps maintain battery conditioning, prevents oil stagnation in the e-CVT transmission, and keeps brake components functioning given the regenerative braking system. Routine wear items such as tyres, brake pads, and wiper blades should nonetheless be expected to require attention at this mileage point, even though none were flagged at the most recent test. Given the absence of any recorded advisories, there are no specific components identified in the MOT history that warrant targeted inspection, meaning the standard pre-purchase evaluation should focus on areas not fully covered by the MOT test. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the operation of the hybrid system, including smooth transitions between the petrol engine and electric motor, any unusual vibrations from the e-CVT transmission, and confirmation that the vehicle starts reliably in EV mode when conditions allow. Listen for any knocking from the suspension, particularly over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and check for uneven tyre wear which could indicate alignment or suspension issues not yet severe enough to trigger an advisory. Steering should remain precise without pulling to either side, and the brakes should feel progressive rather than spongy, given the regenerative braking characteristics of this hybrid variant. Bodywork and corrosion checks remain important despite the clean MOT record, as the test focuses on safety-critical structural areas rather than cosmetic condition. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, wheel arches, sills, and suspension mounting points for any surface corrosion, particularly given the presence of brake dust and road salt exposure typical of UK winter driving. Verify that all dashboard warning lights illuminate correctly on ignition and extinguish once the hybrid system is running, and confirm operation of the automatic gearbox in both drive and reverse, with no hesitation or juddering during low-speed manoeuvres. With no documented defects in the MOT history and mileage consistent with its age, the vehicle presents a record consistent with ongoing roadworthiness, though a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician would still be prudent to verify the condition of the hybrid battery and powertrain components not assessed during standard MOT testing.