MOT reliability
Toyota Corolla t3
16 vehicles · 160 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Toyota Corolla t3 vehicles and 160 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Corolla t3 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 153,212 miles.
16
Vehicles
160
MOT tests
6,495
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Corolla t3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Corolla t3 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes19%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates2%
Toyota Corolla t3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6), Other (5), Petrol (5)
Most common Toyota Corolla t3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Corolla t3 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Toyota Corolla t3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 47 | 81% | 66,312 |
| 2003 | 1 | 27 | 78% | 119,066 |
| 2002 | 2 | 46 | 85% | 69,573 |
Toyota Corolla t3 reliability FAQ
Across 16 Toyota Corolla t3 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Corolla t3 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Toyota Corolla t3 in our data has covered around
153,212 miles.
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