Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Estima 2wd auto: 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 Estima 2wd auto
85%
MOT pass rate · 86 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estima 2wd auto (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Estima 2wd auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 72,404 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 86 |
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 Estima 2wd auto
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Fuel pipe chafing LPG pipe chafing/rubbing on rear subframe (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estima 2wd auto (85%) 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.