Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Hillux: 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 Hillux
67%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Hillux (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 Hillux |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 151,168 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 5 |
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 Hillux
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Hillux (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.