Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Regius: 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 Regius
76%
MOT pass rate · 519 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Regius (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Regius |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 151,461 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 519 |
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 Regius
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Regius (76%) 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.