Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Runner: 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 Runner
74%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Runner (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Runner |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 205,577 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 Runner
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Runner (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Corolla report Full Toyota Runner report Most reliable cars
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.