Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Townace: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
More reliable
Toyota Townace
68%
MOT pass rate · 1,859 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Corolla is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Townace |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 159,464 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 1,859 |
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 Townace
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Corolla is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.