Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Yaris tr: 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 Yaris tr
82%
MOT pass rate · 534 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Yaris tr is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Yaris tr |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 103,486 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 534 |
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 Yaris tr
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- both front tyres deteriorating
- front discs lipped
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Yaris tr is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Toyota Corolla report Full Toyota Yaris tr 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.