Toyota Vellfire reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Vellfire is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 225 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 16 of 442, and 15.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is linkage ball joint dust cover (2.0% of tests).
Ranked 16 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,379 Toyota Vellfires aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 15.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Vellfire is 56% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
15.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,000
Typical age at test: 13 years
Toyota Vellfire MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Vellfire MOT faults
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.9% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: missing1.7% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working1.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3% of tests
What the Toyota Vellfire fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 8.4% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Suspension | 4.9% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Visibility | 2.5% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Tyres | 2.4% | ▼ 62% less often |
| Brakes | 1.9% | ▼ 76% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.9% | ▼ 77% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.5% | ▼ 85% less often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▼ 79% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 72% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 89% less often |
How much is road tax on a Toyota Vellfire?
Any Toyota Vellfire first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Vellfire reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Vellfire is 56% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 225 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Vellfire?
The most common MOT fault is “Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, found in 2.0% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Vellfire?
Any Toyota Vellfire first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Toyota Vellfires fail their MOT?
15.0% of Toyota Vellfires aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Vellfire combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.