Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Estima x petrol 4wd: 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 x petrol 4wd
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estima x petrol 4wd (67%) 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 x petrol 4wd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 87,175 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 1 |
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 x petrol 4wd
- Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estima x petrol 4wd (67%) 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.