Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius plug-in: 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 Prius plug-in
97%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Prius plug-in (97%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Prius plug-in |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 97% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 3% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 116,136 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 4 |
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 Prius plug-in
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Prius plug-in (97%) 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.