2019 Toyota Voxy — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Toyota Voxy passed 94.7% of its 737 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.3%) and visibility (1.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
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 16 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 2.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 12.0% once past 90-120k — 5.9× the risk.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 7.7% in 2021 to 4.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 32 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 11 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 10 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 5 |
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 | 16 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 10 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 10 |
| 4 | Wipers | 7 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
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 | 7.5% | 55 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.1% | 52 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.7% | 20 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.6% | 12 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 146 | 2.1% |
| 30-60k | 305 | 3.3% |
| 60-90k | 162 | 8.6% |
| 90-120k | 83 | 12.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 605 | 3.1% |
| Petrol | 132 | 15.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 63 | 7.9% |
| 2023 | 78 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 164 | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 380 | 4.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Voxy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.8% 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 (1.5% 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 2019 Toyota Voxys pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 737 2019 Toyota Voxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Voxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).
Does the 2019 Voxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 737 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.