2012 Toyota Vellfire hybrid: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the hybrid Toyota Vellfire first registered in 2012 (hybrid cars only): we looked at the 197 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 197 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2012 Toyota Vellfire hybrid MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2012 Toyota Vellfire hybrid MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension17% 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.
- Tyres14% 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.
- Brakes12% 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.
- Lights and electrics11% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Steering4% 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.
- Driveshafts and joints2% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2012 Toyota Vellfire hybrid
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Vellfire compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2016 | 120 | Suspension 13% |
| 2015 | 181 | Lights and electrics 13% |
| 2014 | 401 | Suspension 12% |
| 2013 | 684 | Suspension 14% |
| 2011 | 631 | Suspension 20% |
| 2010 | 1,578 | Suspension 22% |
| 2009 | 1,119 | Suspension 21% |
| 2008 | 912 | Suspension 22% |
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 Vellfire cars first registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score