2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

15,863 MOT tests in 2024. 88.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.5%
Failed or needed repairs11.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,863 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    220 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    180 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    76 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    64 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  3. Lights & electrics3.0%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 88.5% of 2019 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,863 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Corolla?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).