2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

12,563 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,563 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    482 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.7%
  2. Brakes20.3%
  3. Suspension8.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  5. Tyres6.0%
  6. Body & chassis5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.2%

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 2006 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2006 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,563 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Corolla?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).