2020 · 4 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2020 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

18,045 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    274 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    160 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    73 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Brakes0.8%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%

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: 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 2020 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2020 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,045 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).