Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 2005
61.2% pass rate
from 16,884 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.9% fail on Headlamps (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Headlamp (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies) (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.0059% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0059% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.59% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0059% fail on Switch
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.012% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0059% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.0059% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0059% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0059% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0059% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (23% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (91% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (19% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0059% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance (34% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums (22% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs (21% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Cable
        • 0.018% fail on Lever
        • 0.018% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0059% fail on Rod
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.82% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.77% fail on Parking brake control (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Lever (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.083% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.012% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0059% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet (86% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (95% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.077% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.024% fail on Axles (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Axle
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (44% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0059% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0059% fail on NOx sensor
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (29% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0059% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0059% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Engine oil leaks (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0059% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.047% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.041% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0059% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Belts
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.0059% fail on System
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0059% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Panel (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Doors (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's door (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Hinge
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0059% fail on Catch
    • 0.012% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0059% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.0059% fail on Carrier
    • 0.0059% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0059% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Seat belts (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0059% fail on Other components
        • 0.0059% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Operation
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Power steering (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0059% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.047% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0059% fail on Anchorages
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