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Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius t3 vvt-i cvt: 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 t3 vvt-i cvt
83%
MOT pass rate · 224 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Prius t3 vvt-i cvt is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Toyota Corolla Toyota Prius t3 vvt-i cvt
MOT pass rate 75% 83%
MOT failure rate 25% 17%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 0.2
Dangerous-fault share 1% 7%
Average mileage 111,428 mi 306,076 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 392,209 224

Most common faults

Toyota Corolla

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Toyota Prius t3 vvt-i cvt

  1. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Prius t3 vvt-i cvt is the more reliable of the two — 83% 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.