2006 Toyota Corolla · 47,231 MOT tests
2006 Toyota Corolla reliability
2006 Toyota Corollas fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Corolla years (47,231 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- 38.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 99,521
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,231
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 24.3% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Toyota Corolla
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.3%
- Brakes13%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Suspension6.8%
- Tyres5.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.32%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 5.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.22%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.64%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (9.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.96%)
Other years
Every Toyota Corolla year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Toyota Corolla reliable?
2006 Toyota Corollas fail 38.8% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 16 Corolla years (47,231 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Toyota Corolla MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.36% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.32% of tests), position lamp not working (5.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Toyota Corolla have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Toyota Corolla shows 99,521 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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