2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

1,981 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,981 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    69 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes22.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.1%
  3. Suspension9.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  5. Tyres7.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Body & chassis7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2001 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,981 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Toyota Corolla?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).