TOYOTA CARINA MOT pass rate
69.9% of 1,734 TOYOTA CARINA MOT tests pass.
The CARINA passes 69.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all TOYOTA models (82.3%).
The TOYOTA CARINA passes 69.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (26) | 26 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 69.5% | 1,706 | 111,842 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA CARINA
The most common reason the TOYOTA CARINA fails its MOT is noise, emissions and leaks — present in 50.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 50.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 46.3% | Across an axle |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 42.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 29.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 21.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 10.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 7.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Speedometer and speed limiter | 0.3% | Clearly inoperative |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA CARINA?
- 69.9% of TOYOTA CARINA MOT tests pass, based on 1,734 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA CARINA?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA CARINA fails its MOT is noise, emissions and leaks — present in 50.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits".
- Does this show the TOYOTA CARINA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.