Toyota 280t vs Toyota Corolla: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota 280t
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota 280t (100%) and Toyota Corolla (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota 280t | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 87,591 mi | 111,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 392,209 |
Most common faults
Toyota 280t
- Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Toyota Corolla
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota 280t (100%) and Toyota Corolla (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota 280t report Full Toyota Corolla report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.