Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Estima hybrid e-four 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 hybrid e-four auto
82%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estima hybrid e-four auto (82%) 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 hybrid e-four auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 101,077 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 4 |
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 e-four auto
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estima hybrid e-four auto (82%) 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.