2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

4,599 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,599 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.9%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    169 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    149 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.2%
  2. Brakes17.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  4. Suspension8.5%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Body & chassis5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2007 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,599 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Corolla?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).