2025 Toyota Corolla — MOT failures & pass rate
501 MOT tests on the 2025 Toyota Corolla are in this dataset, and 99.6% of them passed. Against small family cars of a similar age (3.0% fail rate), the 2025 Corolla comes out 2.6pp better. Failures cluster in tyres.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 0.4% | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other defects | 0.6% | 3 |
| 2 | Tyres | 0.6% | 3 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 501 | 0.4% |
What to check before buying a 2025 Corolla
On a 2025 Corolla, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 0.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (0.4% 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.
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 2025 Toyota Corollas pass their MOT?
99.6% of the 501 2025 Toyota Corolla MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 0.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2025 Toyota Corolla?
Tyres, recorded in 0.4% of tests.
Methodology & source. Based on 501 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.