2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate and common faults

371 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

142Well above average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 371 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: missing3.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing2.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.3%
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  9. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn0.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Suspension7.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Tyres2.2%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%

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: rear fog lamp: missing. 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 Vellfire?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2009 Toyota Vellfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 371 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: missing; rear fog lamp - switch: missing; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Vellfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 142, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).