2019 Toyota Corolla · 41,046 MOT tests
2019 Toyota Corolla reliability
2019 Toyota Corollas fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 Corolla years (41,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- 11.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 39,317
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,046
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.2% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Toyota Corolla
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes0.7%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.38%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.8%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 0.64%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.57%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.43%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.96%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.72%)
Other years
Every Toyota Corolla year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Toyota Corolla reliable?
2019 Toyota Corollas fail 11.4% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 Corolla years (41,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Toyota Corolla MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.67% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Toyota Corolla have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Toyota Corolla shows 39,317 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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