Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Estime lucida: 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 Estime lucida
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estime lucida (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Estime lucida |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 133,350 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 Estime lucida
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Estime lucida (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Corolla report Full Toyota Estime lucida 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.