Toyota Corolla reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Corolla is a family hatchback; the latest version we cover is the Mk12 (2019–). In 2024 MOT tests it scored 112 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 197 of 442, and 32.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.7% of tests). Boot space is 361 litres.
Toyota Corolla key specs (Mk12 (2019–), 5-door hatchback)
Price new
£30,845 to £37,345
Boot
361 litres
Seats
5
Size (L × W × H)
4,370 × 1,790 × 1,460mm
Power
140–178 PS
0–62mph
7.4–9.1 sec
Euro NCAP
5 stars (2019)
2019 on models; figures vary by version. Prices from the September 2026 price list. Sources: media.toyota.co.uk, toyota.co.uk, euroncap.com.
Ranked 197 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 11 of 30 family hatchbacks
In 2024, 60,775 Toyota Corollas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 32.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Corolla is 11% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 9.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
32.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
9.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,300
Typical age at test: 17 years
Toyota Corolla MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Corolla MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5% of tests
What the Toyota Corolla fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 17.7% | About average |
| Brakes | 10.3% | About average |
| Visibility | 6.8% | About average |
| Suspension | 6.0% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Tyres | 5.4% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Body and structure | 3.9% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.4% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.1% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Steering | 0.7% | ▼ 76% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 15% less often |
How big is the Toyota Corolla's boot?
The Mk12 (2019–) Toyota Corolla has 361 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 10th biggest of the 11 family hatchbacks we compare; the Skoda Octavia has the most, at 600 litres.
What MPG does the Toyota Corolla do?
Official economy for the Toyota Corolla ranges from 30.7 to 90mpg across the 184 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025).
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Any Toyota Corolla first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Corolla registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 184 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol
Official economy
30.7–90.0 mpg
CO2
98–218 g/km
Power
53–196 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Active 1.8 TS140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 61.4 mpg | 103g | £200 | 26% |
| Corolla Design 1.8 HB140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 61.4 mpg | 104g | £200 | 26% |
| Corolla Design 1.8 TS140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla Excel 1.8 HB140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla Excel 1.8 HB Bi-tone140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla Excel 1.8 HB Pan140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 106g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla Excel 1.8 TS140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 107g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla Excel 1.8 TS Pan140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 58.9 mpg | 107g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla GR SPORT 1.8 HB140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 105g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla GR SPORT 1.8 TS140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 107g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla GR SPORT HB 1.8 Bi-tone140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 105g | £200 | 27% |
| Corolla Icon 1.8 HB140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 64.2 mpg | 100g | £200 | 26% |
| Corolla Icon 1.8 TS140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 62.8 mpg | 101g | £200 | 26% |
| Corolla Icon Hilti 1.8 TS140 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 62.8 mpg | 101g | £200 | 26% |
| Corolla Design 2.0 HB196 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 60.1 mpg | 105g | £200 | 27% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 184 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Corolla reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Corolla is 11% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 112 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Corolla?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.7% of tests.
›How big is the Toyota Corolla's boot?
The Mk12 (2019–) Toyota Corolla has 361 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, according to the manufacturer. That's the 10th biggest of the 11 family hatchbacks we compare; the Skoda Octavia has the most, at 600 litres.
›What MPG does the Toyota Corolla do?
Official economy for the Toyota Corolla ranges from 30.7 to 90mpg across the 184 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025).
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Corolla?
Any Toyota Corolla first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Corolla registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £445 a year.
›How many Toyota Corollas fail their MOT?
32.2% of Toyota Corollas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 9.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Corolla combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.