2023 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 91.0% of Toyota Corollas first used in 2023 passed their MOT first time, against 91.6% for all cars first used in 2023. Across 6,036 Corolla first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota Corollas first used in 2023 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2023 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Corollas first used in 2023 against all cars first used in 2023 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Corolla figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2023 Corolla | All cars first used 2023 | Corolla first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | — | — |
| 2022 | fewer than 500 tests | — | — |
| 2023 | 99.4% | 97.8% | 886 |
| 2024 | 94.2% | 93.5% | 2,069 |
| 2025 | 91.0% | 91.6% | 3,081 |
Common 2023 Toyota Corolla MOT failures
Share of the 403 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 12.9% | 52 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2023 Toyota Corolla before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2023 Toyota Corolla MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2023 Corollas, as a share of all 6,036 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 9.6% | 579 |
| Nail in tyre | 1.6% | 96 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 1.4% | 82 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 1.2% | 72 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 1.1% | 64 |
Questions about the 2023 Toyota Corolla MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2023 Toyota Corolla?
In 2025, 91.0% of Corollas first used in 2023 passed their MOT first time, against 91.6% for all cars first used in 2023. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2023 Corolla most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 41.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (35.7%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (18.6%). The single most common item was “Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords” (12.9%).
How often does a 2023 Toyota Corolla fail its MOT?
In 2025, 9.0% of first tests on Corollas first used in 2023 did not pass first time: 5.8% failed, and a further 3.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 403 of 6,036 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Corolla MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 9.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Nail in tyre” (1.6%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (1.4%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (1.2%) and “Brake discs: worn, but not excessively” (1.1%).
Is a 2023 Toyota Corolla reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 99.4% in 2023 to 91.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
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