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Toyota Corolla MOT Results

Registered in 2008
64.7% pass rate
from 4,582 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Corolla is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Electrical equipment (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.044% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Hand lever (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pedal
    • 0.57% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (15% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on View to rear (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.065% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Sound deadening material (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Undertray
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Tank (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.087% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Body condition
    • 0.087% fail on Doors (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
        • 0.022% fail on Catch
      • 0.044% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
    • 0.044% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.022% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.022% fail on Carrier
    • 0.044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.022% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.022% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.022% fail on Towbar
      • 0.022% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 3.2% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.55% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Mounting
    • 0.087% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.087% fail on Other suspension component (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.087% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Axles
      • 0.065% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.70% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Requirements
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Airbags
      • 0.022% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.72% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Power steering
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering column
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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