2000 Toyota Corolla · 4,744 MOT tests
2000 Toyota Corolla reliability
2000 Toyota Corollas fail 37.4% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Corolla years (4,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- 37.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 91,748
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,744
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.2% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Toyota Corolla
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Brakes13.4%
- Suspension9.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Tyres5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.6%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.35%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 2.97%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Stop lamp not working 2.63%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.63%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.89%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (10.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.1%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.76%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.44%)
Other years
Every Toyota Corolla year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Toyota Corolla reliable?
2000 Toyota Corollas fail 37.4% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Corolla years (4,744 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Toyota Corolla MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.15% of tests), position lamp not working (3.6% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Toyota Corolla have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Toyota Corolla shows 91,748 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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