2010 Toyota Vellfire MOT pass rate: 84.3% (1,572 tests)
Is the 2010 Vellfire getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.4% +17.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 85.0% +18.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 83.0% +16.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Vellfire
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 209 | 34.9% |
| 2 | Suspension | 189 | 31.6% |
| 3 | Tyres | 74 | 12.4% |
| 4 | Visibility | 39 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Brakes | 33 | 5.5% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 20 | 3.3% |
All Vellfire years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (this page) | 1,572 | 84.3% | +17.0 pts | 71,083 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Toyota Vellfire reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 84.3% of their MOT tests (1,572 tests, 2023–2025), +17.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 71,083 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Vellfire?
The median tested example shows 71,083 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.