2012 · 12 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2012 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

279 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 279 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  5. Rear fog lamp: missing1.4%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.1%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Suspension10.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  4. Tyres2.2%
  5. Body & chassis1.1%
  6. Brakes0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2012 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 279 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; rear fog lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).