2022 Toyota Corolla — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 25,701 MOT tests, the 2022 Toyota Corolla recorded a 94.8% pass rate. That is 2.2 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 7.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.6%) and visibility (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 596 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Corolla fails 3.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.1% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.3 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 5.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 929 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.9% | 736 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 596 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.3% | 88 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 45 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 596 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 425 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 299 |
| 4 | Washers | 238 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 157 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 94 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.1% | 4,394 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 1,380 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 1,236 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 692 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 316 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 89 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 13,108 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 8,000 | 6.3% |
| 60-90k | 2,823 | 7.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,166 | 6.9% |
| 120-150k | 393 | 7.9% |
| 150k+ | 211 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 684 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,751 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 3,145 | 4.6% |
| 2025 | 20,121 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corolla
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Toyota Corollas pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 25,701 2022 Toyota Corolla MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Corolla?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.9%).
Does the 2022 Corolla get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 7.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 25,701 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.