Toyota Corolla MOT Results
Registered in 200459.5% pass rate
from 11,685 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(6.2% better than other 2004 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Headlamps
(44% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 7.7% fail on Headlamp (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Headlamp levelling device (75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (20% better than other 2004 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(17% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(49% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(49% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(49% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.52% fail on Battery(ies) (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Horn (59% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.21% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(84% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(84% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(84% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.14% fail on Position lamp
- 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.0086% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0086% fail on Switch
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7.8% fail on
Headlamps
(44% worse than other 2004 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
(7.3% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Brake performance
(12% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(74% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Rbt
(74% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.094% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.086% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0086% fail on Service brake performance
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0.017% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
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5.0% fail on
Rbt
(74% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(31% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (26% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.051% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0086% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
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0.85% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(25% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(23% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
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0.0086% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0086% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(23% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.2% fail on
Service brake performance
(74% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(43% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(93% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Brake pads (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Brake linings
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 0.0086% fail on Brake drums
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0.068% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(70% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Lever
- 0.017% fail on Cable (89% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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3.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(93% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (19% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Parking brake control
(62% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Lever (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.71% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(52% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.70% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(46% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Hand lever (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Pedal
- 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (80% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
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0.051% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.026% fail on Other components
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0.026% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.017% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
- 0.0086% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
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0.0086% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0086% fail on Servos
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8.5% fail on
Brake performance
(12% worse than other 2004 cars)
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9.6% fail on
Visibility
(21% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Washers
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0.25% fail on
View to rear
- 0.25% fail on Mirrors
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0.11% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.11% fail on Windscreen
- 0.043% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Driver's view
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7.5% fail on
Suspension
(57% better than other 2004 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(44% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint (52% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (91% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
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1.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Suspension arm (44% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (34% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Springs
(70% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Coil springs
(71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Mounting
- 0.060% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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0.0086% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.0086% fail on Leaf spring
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0.0086% fail on
Torsion bars
- 0.0086% fail on Torsion bar
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1.2% fail on
Coil springs
(71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings (56% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Sub-frames
(72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (53% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.060% fail on
Macpherson strut
(74% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (80% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.034% fail on
Axles
(79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Axle
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0.034% fail on
Other suspension component
(92% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
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0.0086% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
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3.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(44% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(19% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(17% better than other 2004 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(14% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (18% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (29% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.034% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.034% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0086% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.034% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.94% fail on
Compression ignition
(28% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (34% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.043% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.026% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.026% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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5.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(14% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Fluid leaks
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks (61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.0086% fail on Other leaks
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0.068% fail on
Noise suppression
(160% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Undertray
- 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
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6.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(17% better than other 2004 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(40% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (21% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Transmission
(65% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(65% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Flexible couplings
- 0.0086% fail on Drive shaft
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0.068% fail on
Prop shafts
(63% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Joints
- 0.017% fail on Belts
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1.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(65% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(35% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (34% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.50% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.22% fail on Tank (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pipe (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (70% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Chassis
- 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.27% fail on Bumpers
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0.21% fail on
Seats
- 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat (76% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Body
(76% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Other body component (75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Panel (81% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Body condition
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0.068% fail on
Doors
(87% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Driver's door
(71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Other passenger's door
(87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Driver's door
(71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Undertray
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0.017% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.017% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.017% fail on
Cabs
- 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.0086% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0086% fail on Other towbar components
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0.0086% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0086% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0086% fail on Floor
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
(32% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
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1.2% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(62% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Seat belts
(43% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas (53% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Condition
- 0.026% fail on Attachment
- 0.026% fail on Requirements
- 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.0086% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0086% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.92% fail on
Seat belts
(43% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.82% fail on Registration plates
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0.61% fail on
Steering
(87% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Steering linkage components
(86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Locking devices
- 0.026% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Drag link end
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0.060% fail on
Steering gear
(93% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Steering rack (93% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Steering play
(68% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Power steering
(89% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Operation (85% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0086% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.0086% fail on Other components
- 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0086% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.0086% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0086% fail on Steering column
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0.45% fail on
Steering linkage components
(86% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.47% fail on Attachment
- 0.043% fail on Condition
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0.017% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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Toyota Corolla (2002 - 2007)
Comfortable, well equipped and dependable. Huge range of body styles and refined, economical chain cam engines. Rated highly by owners.