2009 Toyota Dyna — MOT failures & pass rate
801 MOT tests on the 2009 Toyota Dyna are in this dataset, and 73.5% of them passed. That is 1.1 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.2% of all tests — 4.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, service brake performance and position lamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 66 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 26.5% versus 17.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 35.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.6% in 2021 to 20.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 146 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.4% | 107 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.5% | 92 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.4% | 59 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.4% | 59 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.2% | 34 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 66 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 60 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 54 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 52 |
| 5 | Wipers | 47 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 46 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.6% | 285 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.8% | 215 |
| 3 | Brakes | 17.3% | 139 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.4% | 107 |
| 5 | Other defects | 12.6% | 101 |
| 6 | Visibility | 12.5% | 100 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 101 | 17.8% |
| 60-90k | 195 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 209 | 31.6% |
| 120-150k | 144 | 28.5% |
| 150k+ | 136 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 176 | 25.6% |
| 2022 | 177 | 31.6% |
| 2023 | 161 | 24.8% |
| 2024 | 157 | 28.0% |
| 2025 | 130 | 20.8% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Dyna
On a 2009 Dyna, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (11.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2009 Toyota Dynas pass their MOT?
73.5% of the 801 2009 Toyota Dyna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Toyota Dyna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.2% of tests, followed by brakes (13.4%).
Does the 2009 Dyna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.8% in the 30-60k band to 26.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 801 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.