2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate and common faults

499 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

138Well above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 499 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: missing1.4%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.0%
  10. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.6%
  2. Suspension6.8%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Brakes2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn5.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Toyota Vellfire?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2010 Toyota Vellfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 499 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Vellfire?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Vellfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 138, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).