Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Surf td auto: 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 Surf td auto
85%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Surf td auto (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Surf td auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 7% |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 243,397 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 1 |
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 Surf td auto
- Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- slight play in steering rack rubber bush attachments
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Surf td auto (85%) 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.