MOT reliability

Toyota Velfire

Q: Is the Toyota Velfire reliable?

Across 116 Toyota Velfire vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Toyota Velfire?

The typical Toyota Velfire in our data has covered around 97,169 miles.

116 vehicles · 375 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 116 Toyota Velfire vehicles and 375 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Velfire has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,169 miles.

116

Vehicles

375

MOT tests

7,633

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Toyota Velfire problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Toyota Velfire MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
Lamps & electrical14%
Brakes13%
Other12%
Visibility5%
Steering1%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Identification & plates0%

Toyota Velfire pass rate by age

How the Toyota Velfire's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	100%
4	4	75%
5	2	100%
6	5	100%
7	3	100%
8	8	88%
9	5	100%
10	13	77%
11	45	93%
12	51	82%
13	64	80%
14	52	83%
15	53	83%
16	35	86%
17	23	91%
18	9	89%

Fuel types: Petrol (99), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (17)

Most common Toyota Velfire MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Velfire MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (9 times)
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (9 times)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and o/side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (9 times)
Temporary rear fog light and switch fitted (8 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)

Toyota Velfire pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	1	2	100%	71,191
2018	1	6	100%	145,378
2016	1	1	100%	28,448
2015	3	18	83%	41,902
2014	10	14	100%	82,451
2013	22	53	81%	91,012
2012	20	49	90%	89,753
2011	7	29	79%	109,996
2010	19	48	90%	86,036
2009	15	73	79%	118,550
2008	15	75	85%	118,092
2007	1	6	83%	192,274

Toyota Velfire reliability FAQ

Across 116 Toyota Velfire vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Toyota Velfire MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and o/side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i)).

The typical Toyota Velfire in our data has covered around 97,169 miles.

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