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TOYOTA COROLLA (2001)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 3,343 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests (2024)

3,343

Avg Mileage

97,253 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,722

Is the 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA reliable?

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the TOYOTA brand average of 84%.

At 23 years old, 76% of TOYOTA COROLLAs from 2001 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 3,343 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 97,253 miles.

How does the 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA compare?

Rank among all 2001 cars114th out of 362(top 31%)
Rank among all TOYOTA models725th out of 996(top 73%)
vs national average-6% (82% avg)
vs 2001 cars average+3% (73% avg)
vs TOYOTA average-8% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA has 97,253 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 170,200 miles for a 23-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a TOYOTA COROLLA?

The most reliable year is the 2023 model with a 100% MOT pass rate, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 67%. The 2001 sits between the two at 76%.

How much does a 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1398cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,722
Per month£144/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

TOYOTA COROLLA by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2023100%7518,202 mi
202294%40142,043 mi
202194%1,30839,747 mi
202095%2,52457,912 mi
201993%24,00558,242 mi
201895%8648,003 mi
201793%5761,135 mi
201694%7990,072 mi
201589%7690,127 mi
201488%12271,225 mi
201278%32128,314 mi
201180%40100,568 mi
201080%170112,661 mi
200979%2,149118,336 mi
200879%5,732126,408 mi
200777%7,949119,960 mi
200677%21,442106,653 mi
200576%19,418108,282 mi
200473%13,180106,596 mi
200372%9,687104,448 mi
200274%6,605104,736 mi
200176%3,34397,253 mi
200075%2,04697,694 mi
199973%3,483102,510 mi
199872%3,048101,653 mi
199776%1,582102,772 mi
199680%528100,779 mi
199567%52298,779 mi
199476%533104,731 mi
199378%469107,208 mi
199281%414101,100 mi
199184%18081,805 mi
199081%20988,425 mi

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About the 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA

The 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA is a small family car with a 1398cc petrol engine. 3,343 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2001, the average MOT pass rate is 73%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 97,253 miles at 23 years old, TOYOTA COROLLA owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2001 TOYOTA COROLLA Fuel Costs

The 1398cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,722 (£144/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 76% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

TOYOTA COROLLA Reliability Trend

Newer TOYOTA COROLLAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA

At 23 years old, the TOYOTA COROLLA is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2023 model has the highest pass rate at 100%.

Alternatives to the 2001 TOYOTA COROLLA

The TOYOTA COROLLA is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: