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Toyota Corolla MOT Results

75.1% pass rate
from 345 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.87% fail on Horn
      • 0.58% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.29% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joints (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt
          • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Pedal
    • 0.58% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.58% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Tank
      • 0.29% fail on Hose
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering gear (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment
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