2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate and common faults

195 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: missing1.0%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.0%
  7. Headlamp: light intensity severely reduced0.5%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  10. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.7%
  2. Tyres2.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  4. Suspension1.5%
  5. Body & chassis1.0%
  6. Steering1.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn2.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%

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: missing. 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 2013 Toyota Vellfire?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2013 Toyota Vellfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 195 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Vellfire?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: missing; rear fog lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 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).