2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate and common faults

331 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: missing1.5%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light0.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.6%
  2. Suspension4.8%
  3. Tyres2.1%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn3.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%

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: 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 Vellfire?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2012 Toyota Vellfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 331 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

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

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: missing. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota Vellfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).