Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Mark ll: 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 Mark ll
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Mark ll (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Mark ll |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 3.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 176,831 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 Mark ll
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- body kit fitted
- suspension modified from standard and lowered
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Mark ll (69%) 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.