Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Panel van: 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 Panel van
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Panel van (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Panel van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 160,680 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 3 |
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 Panel van
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- general underside corrosion
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Panel van (75%) 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.