2010 Toyota Dyna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 454 MOT tests, the 2010 Toyota Dyna recorded a 75.8% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 24.3%, so the 2010 Dyna sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.1% of all tests — 6.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, position lamp and wipers — stop lamp alone was recorded 35 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.9% in the 30-60k band and 26.4% in the 150k+ band, a 13.5-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 34.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 22.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.1% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 51 |
| 3 | Visibility | 9.3% | 42 |
| 4 | Suspension | 8.4% | 38 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 31 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 35 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 33 |
| 3 | Wipers | 32 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 23 |
| 6 | Washers | 22 |
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 | 34.1% | 155 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.3% | 115 |
| 3 | Tyres | 23.4% | 106 |
| 4 | Visibility | 13.4% | 61 |
| 5 | Other defects | 13.0% | 59 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.3% | 56 |
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 | 62 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 111 | 30.6% |
| 90-120k | 73 | 23.3% |
| 120-150k | 64 | 20.3% |
| 150k+ | 129 | 26.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 104 | 22.1% |
| 2022 | 97 | 23.7% |
| 2023 | 92 | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 80 | 23.8% |
| 2025 | 81 | 28.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Dyna
On a 2010 Dyna, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.2% 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.
- Visibility (9.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2010 Toyota Dynas pass their MOT?
75.8% of the 454 2010 Toyota Dyna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Dyna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.1% of tests, followed by brakes (11.2%).
Does the 2010 Dyna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.9% in the 30-60k band to 26.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 454 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.