Toyota Corolla: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 15.3% of Toyota Corolla MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2007 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3,956 | 10.7% |
| 1998 | 7,625 | 11.5% |
| 2003 | 42,683 | 18.3% |
| 2007 | 32,484 | 18.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.