2009 · 15 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2009 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

308 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 308 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: missing2.6%
  4. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.9%
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.5%
  2. Suspension10.1%
  3. Tyres3.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Brakes2.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn5.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2009 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 308 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: missing. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).