Toyota Voxy MOT pass rate & common failures
7,399 MOT tests on the Toyota Voxy (2001–2025) give it an 89.9% pass rate. That is 7.4 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.5%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.2% of tests against 3.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, linkage ball joint dust cover and registration plate lamp(s) — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 294 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.0% once past 150k — 3.8× the risk.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 4.7% fail against 18.3% for petrol, a 13.6-point gap across 7,373 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.2% in 2021 to 8.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Voxy model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 36 | 63.9% | 36.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 48 | 68.8% | 31.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 46 | 73.9% | 26.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 232 | 75.9% | 24.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 239 | 78.2% | 21.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 137 | 83.9% | 16.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 235 | 87.2% | 12.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 479 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 210 | 84.8% | 15.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 83 | 87.9% | 12.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 78 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 879 | 93.1% | 6.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 796 | 90.7% | 9.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 953 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 935 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 671 | 95.7% | 4.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 737 | 94.7% | 5.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 327 | 94.8% | 5.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 198 | 86.4% | 13.6% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 607 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.9% | 290 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 164 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 147 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.0% | 145 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 63 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 59 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.8% | 57 |
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 | 294 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 160 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 142 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 140 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 139 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 120 |
| 7 | Wipers | 118 |
| 8 | Tread depth | 100 |
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 | 12.0% | 890 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.5% | 850 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.0% | 516 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.6% | 416 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.6% | 265 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 142 |
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 | 666 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,128 | 5.4% |
| 60-90k | 2,403 | 9.9% |
| 90-120k | 1,194 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 548 | 15.3% |
| 150k+ | 447 | 17.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 4,408 | 4.7% |
| Petrol | 2,965 | 18.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 531 | 16.2% |
| 2022 | 825 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 1,165 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 1,903 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 2,975 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a Toyota Voxy
- Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.9% 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 (2.2% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Voxy?
89.9% of the 7,399 Toyota Voxy MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.1% fail rate, across model years 2001–2025.
What does the Toyota Voxy most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.2% of tests, then suspension (3.9%).
How much does mileage affect Voxy MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 17.0% for 150k+, a 12.5-point difference.
Is the hybrid or petrol Voxy more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the hybrid fails 4.7% of the time against 18.3% for the petrol. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,399 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.