Toyota Apex vs Toyota Corolla: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Apex
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Apex (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 Apex | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 20,477 mi | 111,428 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 392,209 |
Most common faults
Toyota Apex
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- both rear wheels slightly pretuding arch.
- number plates not fitted due to no registration
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 Apex (100%) and Toyota Corolla (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.