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Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 2002
57.5% pass rate
from 6,383 tests in 2021
(9.9% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.85% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.063% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.078% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.094% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.094% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.063% fail on Switch
    • 0.047% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.031% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.078% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
        • 0.016% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (32% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Parking brake control (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (64% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (58% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control (64% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.063% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.016% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Leaks
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.078% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (94% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings (50% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame (73% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component (83% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.063% fail on Axles
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Axle
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (18% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (14% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (33% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (51% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.047% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (73% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
    • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (47% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.047% fail on Catch (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Front passenger's door (75% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door (92% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition (92% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Body (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.078% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.016% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.016% fail on Floor
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Prescribed areas (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.094% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.031% fail on Airbags
      • 0.031% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.44% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.063% fail on Power steering (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear (97% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack (96% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Steering column
    • 0.031% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.078% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.016% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.016% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.016% fail on Retractable steps
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