Toyota Carina reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,389 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,389 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 64% of Toyota Carina cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Carina tends to fail
Share of Toyota Carina cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, seat belts, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Toyota Carina reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Toyota Carina is about average for its age: 64% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 51% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Carina?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota Carina in 2024: 13 years and older, 64%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Toyota Carina MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Toyota Carina versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).