Toyota Corolla MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

20.5%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Toyota Corolla vehicles
Based on 716 MOT tests
7.5pp below the UK average (28%)

Toyota Corolla in this age bracket has a 20.5% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and tyres.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Toyota Corolla are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 6.5%
Tyres 2.8%
Visibility 2.7%
Suspension 2.4%
Brakes 1.6%
Steering 1.0%
Body & Chassis 0.3%

How Does This Compare?

Toyota Corolla MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 9.2% 65,142 Tyres
3-5 years 10.9% 74,708 Tyres
6-10 years 20.5% 716 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 34.1% 69,718 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 39.5% 230,127 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Toyota Corolla reliable?

6-10-year-old Toyota Corolla vehicles have a 20.5% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Toyota Corolla?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 6.5% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.8% failure risk
  • Visibility — 2.7% failure risk

How can I prepare my Toyota Corolla for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Toyota Corolla, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Toyota Corolla Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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