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Toyota Corolla Executive A MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 45 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 51.1%.

48.9%
Pass Rate
51.1%
Fail Rate
45
Total Tests
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Toyota Corolla Executive A MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Corolla Executive A is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 45 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 48.9% and a failure rate of 51.1%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Toyota Corolla Executive A earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Toyota Corolla Executive A presents for MOT with approximately 110,443 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Toyota Corolla Executive A is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, affecting 35.6% of all tests. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. The second most common issue is Tyres at 24.4%. Suspension rounds out the top three at 17.8%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (45 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment55.6%25
2Suspension48.9%22
3Tyres40.0%18
4Driver's View Of The Road26.7%12
5Brakes26.7%12
6Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions20.0%9
7Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems8.9%4
8Registration Plates And Vin2.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 110,443 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical5.03% per 10K miSuspension4.43% per 10K miTyres3.62% per 10K miVisibility2.41% per 10K miBrakes2.41% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust1.81% per 10K miSeat Belts0.80% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.20% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical5.0355.6%25
Suspension4.4348.9%22
Tyres3.6240.0%18
Visibility2.4126.7%12
Brakes2.4126.7%12
Emissions & Exhaust1.8120.0%9
Seat Belts0.808.9%4
Registration Plates and VIN0.202.2%1

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Mileage at MOT

110,443
Mean
113,341
Median
92,764
25th Percentile
137,215
75th Percentile

The average Toyota Corolla Executive A has 110,443 miles when tested for MOT.

📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate

How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.

4.63%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
51.1%
Overall Fail Rate
110,443 avg miles
⚠️ Average — typical failure rate

The Toyota Corolla Executive A has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 4.63% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.

About Toyota Corolla Executive A MOT Data

The Toyota Corolla Executive A is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 45 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 48.9% and a failure rate of 51.1%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Toyota Corolla Executive A owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and tyres for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Corolla Executive A is likely to perform.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 35.6% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 35.6% of MOT failures on the Toyota Corolla Executive A. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 24.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 24.4% of MOT failures on the Toyota Corolla Executive A. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Suspension — 17.8% of failures

Suspension issues account for 17.8% of MOT failures on the Toyota Corolla Executive A. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Corolla Executive A?

Based on 45 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Toyota Corolla Executive A has an overall pass rate of 48.9% (51.1% fail rate).

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

The top 3 reasons a Toyota Corolla Executive A fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (35.6%), 2. Tyres (24.4%), 3. Suspension (17.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Toyota Corolla Executive A reliable?

With a 51.1% MOT failure rate, the Corolla Executive A is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Toyota Corolla Executive A?

Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (35.6%); Tyres (24.4%); Suspension (17.8%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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