Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Passo: 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 Passo
77%
MOT pass rate · 56 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Passo is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Passo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 81,927 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 56 |
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 Passo
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Passo is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.