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Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 2007
63.8% pass rate
from 6,661 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp (21% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp levelling device (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Electrical equipment (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.47% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.045% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Additional braking device
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Suspension arm (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Axles (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Tank (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.060% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Doors (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Hinge
    • 0.030% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.015% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.015% fail on Carrier
    • 0.015% fail on Chassis
      • 0.015% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (32% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.71% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.090% fail on Operation
      • 0.060% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
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