Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 1996
57.5% pass rate
from 360 tests in 2021
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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.56% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.28% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.28% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.83% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.83% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal
    • 0.56% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.56% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.28% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
    • 0.83% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.83% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.83% fail on Springs
      • 0.83% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.83% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.83% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.28% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.28% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.28% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.28% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.28% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (98% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment
      • 0.28% fail on Requirements
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.83% fail on Washers (76% better than other 1996 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Steering (86% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Hubs
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.28% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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