Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Corsa: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
Toyota Corsa
70%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Corsa (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Corsa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 117,795 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 11 |
Most common faults
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
Toyota Corsa
- Oil leak
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- accident damage to rear bumper
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Corsa (70%) 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.