Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) (2019-present) reliability
Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) built around 2020: about average at the MOT
Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) models built around 2020 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
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Key figure
10% of MOT tests on Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) models built around 2020 ended in a fail (retests included), against 12% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) models built around 2020 involves the tyres.
Based on 74,703 tests of Corolla models registered 2019+.
About 1 in 10 hybrid electric Corolla cars registered in 2022 (10.1%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 14,520 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 100 Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) MOTs (0.9%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2020 (5 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 20,631 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 30 Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) MOTs (2.9%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2020 (5 years old).
Based on 20,631 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
E210 (return of Corolla) fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.
How the Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) compares
At each age below, see how the Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 122,820 tests across 16 Toyota models, built around 2020 (5 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other hatchbacks to compare
Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Corolla E210 (return of Corolla).
- 1
Mini
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10.7%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 95.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) on these figures.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
44,857 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 2
Citroen C5
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 16.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) on these figures.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
7,168 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 3
Suzuki SX4
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) on these figures.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
1,440 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 4
Volkswagen E-Golf
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 12.5%
No clear edge over the Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) on these figures.
10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
3,917 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
42 recalls in all10 of the 42 Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 1 Critical
- 9 more
Top concerns
- Affected vehicles are fitted with a high-pressure fuel pump which over time could develop a crack which could lead to a
- High-Pressure fuel pump replacement on multiple models
- Brake actuator skid control ECU reprogram on certain toyota Corolla 24SD-146
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
What has gone wrong on Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) cars built around 2020
The share of hybrid electric cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 124 cars.
How Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) cars have aged
How Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
E210 (return of Corolla) variants compared
Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) variants built around 2020
The fail rate for each Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.
Hybrid electric
- COROLLA10.0%9,145 tests
- COROLLA ICON TECH HEV CVT10.0%3,837 tests
- COROLLA DESIGN HEV CVT9.8%2,473 tests
- COROLLA EXCEL HEV CVT8.9%2,337 tests
- COROLLA GR SPORT HEV CVT9.5%1,203 tests
- COROLLA ICON HEV CVT9.7%906 tests
Petrol
- COROLLA9.7%580 tests
Most common issues on Toyota Corollas of this age
This list covers every Toyota Corolla built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the E210 (return of Corolla) on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 114.9%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 28.9%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
- 38.0%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 44.0%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 53.8%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
Based on 20,631 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Toyota Corolla E210 (return of Corolla) (2019-present) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 20,631 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.