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Toyota Corolla MOT Results

74.3% pass rate
from 506 tests in 2020
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.

  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.99% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.99% fail on Horn
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.79% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.79% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.59% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.40% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.40% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.20% fail on Valves
    • 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Joints (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.59% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.59% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.59% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.59% fail on Chassis
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Bracket
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
  • 6.7% fail on Suspension
    • 4.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.59% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Springs
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Non catalyst emissions (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.20% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.20% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
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