TOYOTA COROLLA MOT Pass Rate
74.8% of 26,446 TOYOTA COROLLA MOT tests pass.
The COROLLA passes 74.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all TOYOTA models (81.2%).
At 74.8%, The TOYOTA COROLLA passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA COROLLA tested at 0–3 years pass 94.3% of the time, compared with just 70.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.3% | 299 | 37,652 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.9% | 5,025 | 67,817 miles |
| 6–10 years | 97.0% | 67 | 79,688 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.7% | 109 | 100,567 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.1% | 20,946 | 107,711 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA COROLLA
The most common reason the TOYOTA COROLLA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 77.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 77.6% | not working |
| Brakes | 47.2% | excessively binding |
| Suspension | 29.5% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 17.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.8% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.2% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.4% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | inscription illegible |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 77.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 79.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 80.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA HILUX — 74.9% pass rate