2021 · 3 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2021 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

19,575 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,575 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  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%
    271 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    203 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    68 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Brakes0.5%
  5. Body & chassis0.2%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2021 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,575 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).