2010 Toyota Voxy — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Toyota Voxy passed 83.3% of its 479 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 25.1% of the time, so this is 8.4pp 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 14.0% of all tests — 8.3 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, position lamp and linkage ball joint dust cover — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 44 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 20.6% versus 5.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.0% | 67 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.6% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 17 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 16 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.9% | 14 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 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 | 44 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 26 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 19 |
| 4 | Wipers | 18 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 15 |
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 | 18.8% | 90 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.3% | 78 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.7% | 56 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 39 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.9% | 28 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 14 |
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 | 52 | 5.8% |
| 60-90k | 286 | 16.4% |
| 90-120k | 102 | 20.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 70 | 8.6% |
| 2023 | 101 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 132 | 22.7% |
| 2025 | 136 | 18.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Voxy
On a 2010 Voxy, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.6% 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 (3.5% 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 2010 Toyota Voxys pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 479 2010 Toyota Voxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Voxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.0% of tests, followed by suspension (5.6%).
Does the 2010 Voxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 30-60k band to 20.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 479 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.