Toyota Corolla
MOT data from 121,077 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.8%. Average mileage at test: 97,592 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4,768 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,898 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,724 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2,450 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 2,350 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,169 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,161 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,120 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,996 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,979 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 84,284 | 76.5% |
| Hybrid | 23,629 | 93.7% |
| Diesel | 13,084 | 75.6% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 105 | 76.2% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a tyre seriously damaged, a main load-bearing structural member fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced | |||
| 1990 | 163 | 82.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1991 | 149 | 81.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1992 | 375 | 82.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 1993 | 413 | 77.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a tyre seriously damaged, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 1994 | 467 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1995 | 404 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 1996 | 419 | 80% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 1997 | 1,407 | 77.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1998 | 2,559 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1999 | 2,983 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 2000 | 1,862 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 2001 | 3,139 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2002 | 6,200 | 74.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2003 | 8,995 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2004 | 12,209 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2005 | 17,901 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2006 | 20,463 | 77.7% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2007 | 7,650 | 77.7% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2008 | 5,559 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2009 | 2,064 | 79.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2010 | 159 | 79.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, warning device shows system malfunction, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | |||
| 2019 | 21,346 | 93.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 1,885 | 94.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 998 | 95.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2022 | 281 | 93.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
35,484 mi
Median
88,360 mi
75th percentile
123,674 mi
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