Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Surf4: 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 Surf4
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Surf4 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Surf4 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 3.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 206,387 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 Surf4
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Surf4 (67%) 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.