2015 Toyota Vellfire — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Toyota Vellfire passed 89.3% of its 272 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 18.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.5% of all tests — 5.9 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, wipers and brake pads — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 17 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.9% versus 6.3%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 23 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 7 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 6 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 3 |
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 | 17 |
| 2 | Wipers | 9 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 4 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 3 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.4% | 31 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.7% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.0% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.2% | 6 |
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 | 32 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 106 | 8.5% |
| 60-90k | 71 | 7.0% |
| 90-120k | 37 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 228 | 11.8% |
| Hybrid | 44 | 4.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 59 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 121 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Vellfire
On a 2015 Vellfire, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.6% 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.
- Brakes (2.2% 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.
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 2015 Toyota Vellfires pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 272 2015 Toyota Vellfire MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Toyota Vellfire?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2015 Vellfire get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 272 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.