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Toyota Corolla buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Toyota Corolla costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,140 for sale right now.
Our take on the Toyota Corolla
A 2023 Toyota Corolla typically advertises at €26,000 and a 2018 one at €16,950, so it loses roughly 8% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 6%. At the NCT, the 2007–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.8 hybrid is the most common engine (87% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 400k km.
Check a Toyota Corolla's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Toyota Corolla prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €33,000 | 19k km | 139 |
| 2025 | €29,950 | 16k km | 87 |
| 2024 | €28,750 | 45k km | 113 |
| 2023 | €26,000 | 55k km | 175 |
| 2022 | €23,900 | 78k km | 138 |
| 2021 | €21,950 | 78k km | 110 |
| 2020 | €19,950 | 90k km | 99 |
| 2019 | €18,950 | 97k km | 90 |
| 2018 | €16,950 | 104k km | 40 |
| 2017 | €12,500 | 147k km | 33 |
| 2016 | €11,500 | 165k km | 28 |
| 2015 | €9,950 | 168k km | 32 |
| 2014 | €7,450 | 223k km | 9 |
| 2011 | €3,500 | 318k km | 8 |
| 2010 | €2,000 | 334k km | 5 |
| 2008 | €2,500 | 165k km | 7 |
| 2006 | €2,000 | 250k km | 5 |
Toyota Corolla NCT pass rate
How often Toyota Corollas pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 82% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 86% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 81% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 82% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 81% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 74% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 59% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 57% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 58% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 47% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 41% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 40% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 40% | 34% | |
| 2008 | 39% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 36% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Toyota Corolla fails: lights & electrics (6.7% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (5.9% of tests), safety equipment (3.1% of tests), headlight aim (2% of tests).
Common Toyota Corolla problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€180 | 754 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€180 | 43 |
| 1.4 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€180 | 43 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€210 | 15 |
| 1.4 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€210 | 9 |
1.4 Diesel: usual problem: injectors and clutch are the usual big jobs.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Toyota Corolla
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Toyota Corolla
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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