2020 Toyota Voxy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 327 MOT tests, the 2020 Toyota Voxy recorded a 94.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.2% fail rate), the 2020 Voxy comes out 4.0pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests against 2.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), rear fog lamp and tread depth — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 10 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 2.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.4% once past 90-120k — 5.0× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 9.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 18 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.1% | 7 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 5 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.5% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 3 |
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) | 10 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 7 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 4 | Wipers | 5 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 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 | 9.8% | 32 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.7% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 13 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.5% | 5 |
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 | 88 | 2.3% |
| 30-60k | 105 | 2.9% |
| 60-90k | 63 | 6.3% |
| 90-120k | 44 | 11.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 251 | 3.2% |
| Petrol | 76 | 11.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | 37 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 67 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 163 | 4.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Voxy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.1% 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 2020 Toyota Voxys pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 327 2020 Toyota Voxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Voxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.1%).
Does the 2020 Voxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 327 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.