2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate and common faults

207 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.4%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: missing1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Suspension7.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Tyres1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.8%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn3.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%

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: rear fog 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 2011 Toyota Vellfire?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2011 Toyota Vellfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 207 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Vellfire?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota Vellfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).