Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 2000
60.0% pass rate
from 2,229 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (42% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.090% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.045% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.045% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.045% fail on Leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.045% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.045% fail on Arm
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.045% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.045% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.3% fail on Spark ignition (20% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Compression ignition (69% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.090% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (70% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.85% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.090% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.045% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (47% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (44% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (47% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Flexible couplings (16 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Belts
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis
      • 0.54% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pipe
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.090% fail on Panel
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Bumpers
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.090% fail on Steering gear (91% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering
      • 0.045% fail on Pump
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment
  • 0.045% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.045% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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