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Toyota Corolla Cross buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Toyota Corolla Cross costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 283 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€33,450€29,950–€37,950 for most
For sale now2830% diesel
First-time NCT pass (all Corollas, 2023)84%other cars the same year: 75%
In short: the Toyota Corolla Cross has no especially costly known faults and its most common engine usually lasts about 400k km. The RSA doesn't list it separately at the NCT: Toyota Corollas as a whole pass the NCT more often than other cars the same year (84% vs 75%).

Our take on the Toyota Corolla Cross

It's sold here mainly as a petrol. The 1.8 hybrid is the most common engine (93% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 400k km.

Check a Toyota Corolla Cross's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Toyota Corolla Cross 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.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2026€41,95013k km17
2025€37,00022k km29
2024€34,95044k km86
2023€32,00050k km127
2022€29,95049k km21

Toyota Corolla Cross NCT pass rate

How often all 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). The RSA doesn't list the Toyota Corolla Cross on its own, so these figures are for every Toyota Corolla.

YearPass first timeOther cars, same year
202282%80%
202081%75%

Most common reasons a 2023 Toyota Corolla fails: lights & electrics (6.4% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (4.1% of tests), safety equipment (2.3% of tests), steering & suspension (2.3% of tests).

Common Toyota Corolla Cross 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.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
1.8 Hybrid~400k km~€180220
2.0 Hybrid~400k km~€20017

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts for the Toyota Corolla Cross

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 Cross

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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