Toyota Corolla reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 108,071 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 108,071 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 59% of Toyota Corolla cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Corolla tends to fail
Share of Toyota Corolla 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.
Fails more often than average on brakes. Holds up better than average on steering, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Toyota Corolla reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Toyota Corolla is about average for its age: 59% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Corolla?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota Corolla in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 13 years and older, 59%. 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 Corolla MOT?
For Toyota Corolla cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (9.8% of tests vs 7.4% fleet).