2024 Toyota Corolla — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,241 MOT tests, the 2024 Toyota Corolla recorded a 97.5% pass rate. Small family cars of a similar age fail 4.7% of the time, so this is 2.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (1.8%) and lighting & signalling (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 20 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2024 Corolla fails 1.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 3.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.4 points.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1.8% | 41 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 2 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 4 |
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 | 5.9% | 132 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.2% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 5 |
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 | 1,636 | 1.5% |
| 30-60k | 545 | 5.5% |
| 60-90k | 52 | 3.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 650 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 1,591 | 3.2% |
What to check before buying a 2024 Corolla
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 1.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (1.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.6% 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.
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 2024 Toyota Corollas pass their MOT?
97.5% of the 2,241 2024 Toyota Corolla MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2024 Toyota Corolla?
Tyres, recorded in 1.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.0%).
Does the 2024 Corolla get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.5% in the 0-30k band to 3.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,241 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.