2011 Toyota Vellfire — MOT failures & pass rate
863 MOT tests on the 2011 Toyota Vellfire are in this dataset, and 86.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 11.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.3% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, linkage ball joint dust cover and headlamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 34 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.8% in the 30-60k band and 25.8% in the 120-150k band, a 12.1-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 13.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 80 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.9% | 51 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 26 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.6% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.6% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 34 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 26 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 24 |
| 4 | Wipers | 22 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
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 | 13.7% | 118 |
| 2 | Tyres | 11.8% | 102 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.3% | 72 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.6% | 40 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 24 |
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 | 240 | 13.8% |
| 60-90k | 463 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 103 | 12.6% |
| 120-150k | 31 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 108 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 168 | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 243 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 318 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Vellfire
On a 2011 Vellfire, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.3% 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.
- Visibility (3.0% 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 2011 Toyota Vellfires pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 863 2011 Toyota Vellfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Toyota Vellfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.3% of tests, followed by suspension (5.9%).
Does the 2011 Vellfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 30-60k band to 25.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 863 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.