TOYOTA COROLLA MOT pass rate
82.5% of 170,060 TOYOTA COROLLA MOT tests pass.
The COROLLA's pass rate of 82.5% is in line with the average across all TOYOTA models, at 82.3%.
The TOYOTA COROLLA has a pass rate of 82.5%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA COROLLA tested at 0–3 years pass 94.5% of the time, compared with just 70.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.5% | 30,268 | 32,500 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.5% | 57,956 | 48,391 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.1% | 284 | 77,129 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.5% | 890 | 110,040 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.1% | 80,662 | 106,699 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 66.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.0% | Not working |
| Brakes | 41.6% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 23.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 22.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 21.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Inscription illegible |
| Steering | 1.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
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 C-HR — 92.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA COROLLA?
- 82.5% of TOYOTA COROLLA MOT tests pass, based on 170,060 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA COROLLA?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA COROLLA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA COROLLA'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.