Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Lite-ac: 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 Lite-ac
65%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Lite-ac (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Lite-ac |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 200,267 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 7 |
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 Lite-ac
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Lite-ac (65%) 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.