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2010 Toyota Alphard hybrid: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the hybrid Toyota Alphard first registered in 2010 (hybrid cars only): we looked at the 309 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 309 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

309MOTs of 2010 hybrid cars, done in 2023–2025
80%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
5,600typical miles a year
20%had suspension flagged

Common 2010 Toyota Alphard hybrid MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2010 Toyota Alphard hybrid MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    20% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    17% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    16% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    8% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Steering
    5% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    4% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Toyota Alphard hybrid

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Toyota Alphard compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2026–Too new for MOT data
20211,269Suspension 35%
20201,410Suspension 36%
20191,176Suspension 37%
20181,286Suspension 37%
20171,456Suspension 40%
20161,238Suspension 41%
2015936Suspension 43%
2014493Suspension 27%
2013664Suspension 20%
2012846Suspension 19%
2011484Suspension 23%
2009869Suspension 21%
20083,185Suspension 29%
20074,438Suspension 32%
20063,981Suspension 32%
20052,506Suspension 37%
20042,383Suspension 38%
20031,351Suspension 39%
2002445Suspension 40%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Toyota Alphard cars first registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score