2010 Toyota Vellfire — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Toyota Vellfire passed 86.9% of its 2,236 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (25.3% fail rate), the 2010 Vellfire comes out 12.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.0% of tests against 5.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are linkage ball joint dust cover, rear fog lamp and position lamp — linkage ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 83 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.3% in the 0-30k band and 19.6% in the 120-150k band, a 14.3-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 17.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 201 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.9% | 132 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.7% | 60 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 57 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 29 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 83 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 78 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 63 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 60 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 51 |
| 6 | Wipers | 47 |
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 | 17.0% | 381 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.0% | 314 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.5% | 258 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 142 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 111 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.4% | 53 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 38 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 553 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,159 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 379 | 16.9% |
| 120-150k | 92 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 124 | 8.9% |
| 2022 | 286 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 475 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 603 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 748 | 14.6% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Vellfire
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.9% 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.
- Tyres (2.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 Vellfires pass their MOT?
86.9% of the 2,236 2010 Toyota Vellfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Vellfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.0% of tests, followed by suspension (5.9%).
Does the 2010 Vellfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 19.6% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,236 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.