Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Scarlet: 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 Scarlet
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Scarlet (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Scarlet |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 140,134 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 2 |
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 Scarlet
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Scarlet (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Toyota Corolla report Full Toyota Scarlet 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.