Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 1997
62.0% pass rate
from 898 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.5% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.78% fail on Springs
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.56% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (84% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission (90% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.22% fail on Tank
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis (83% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition (83% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (23 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres (91% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (47% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (53% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Prescribed areas (62% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Condition

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