2014 Toyota Voxy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 879 MOT tests, the 2014 Toyota Voxy recorded a 93.1% pass rate. That is 13.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.2%) and visibility (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), wipers and rear fog lamp — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Voxy fails 5.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 8.2% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 8.2% in 2021 to 6.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 46 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 23 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.5% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 15 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.6% | 14 |
| 6 | Other defects | 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 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 19 |
| 2 | Wipers | 18 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 16 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 15 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 9 |
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 | 9.7% | 85 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.1% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.5% | 48 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 22 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.5% | 22 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 21 |
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 | 305 | 5.9% |
| 60-90k | 298 | 5.7% |
| 90-120k | 116 | 10.3% |
| 120-150k | 57 | 10.5% |
| 150k+ | 73 | 8.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 749 | 6.0% |
| Petrol | 118 | 12.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 99 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 116 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 220 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 383 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Voxy
On a 2014 Voxy, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.2% 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.
- Suspension (2.5% 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.
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 Voxys pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 879 2014 Toyota Voxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Voxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2014 Voxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 30-60k band to 8.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 879 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.