Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Estima hybrid: 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 hybrid
82%
MOT pass rate · 114 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Estima hybrid is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Estima hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 91,917 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 114 |
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 hybrid
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Estima hybrid is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Toyota Corolla report Full Toyota Estima hybrid 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.