2014 Toyota Vellfire — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 484 MOT tests, the 2014 Toyota Vellfire recorded a 92.2% pass rate. That is 13.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.8%) and suspension (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are linkage ball joint dust cover, rear fog lamp and wipers — linkage ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 15 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 10.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 9.1% in 2023 to 6.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 23 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.5% | 17 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 9 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 4 |
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 | 15 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 11 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 6 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
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 | 10.5% | 51 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.1% | 49 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.1% | 39 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.1% | 20 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 11 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.7% | 8 |
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 | 221 | 7.7% |
| 60-90k | 216 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 419 | 7.9% |
| Hybrid | 65 | 7.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 112 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 301 | 6.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Vellfire
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 4.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.5% 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.
- Visibility (1.9% 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 2014 Toyota Vellfires pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 484 2014 Toyota Vellfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Vellfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by suspension (3.5%).
Does the 2014 Vellfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 30-60k band to 6.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 484 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.