Toyota Alphard V6 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 41 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 41.5%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Toyota Alphard V6 MOT Reliability Overview
The Toyota Alphard V6 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 41 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.5% and a failure rate of 41.5%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Toyota Alphard V6 earns a "Below Average" reliability rating. The average Toyota Alphard V6 presents for MOT with approximately 127,358 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Toyota Alphard V6 is Suspension, affecting 51.2% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 46.3%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 39.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 85.3% | 35 |
| 2 | Suspension | 51.2% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 31.7% | 13 |
| 4 | Tyres | 17.1% | 7 |
| 5 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 9.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.3% | 3 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 4.9% | 2 |
| 8 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 4.9% | 2 |
| 9 | Driver's View Of The Road | 2.4% | 1 |
| 10 | Steering | 2.4% | 1 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 2.4% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 127,358 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 6.70 | 85.3% | 35 |
| Suspension | 4.02 | 51.2% | 21 |
| Brakes | 2.49 | 31.7% | 13 |
| Tyres | 1.34 | 17.1% | 7 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.77 | 9.8% | 4 |
| Visibility | 0.76 | 9.7% | 4 |
| Body & Structure | 0.38 | 4.9% | 2 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.38 | 4.9% | 2 |
| Steering | 0.19 | 2.4% | 1 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.19 | 2.4% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Toyota Alphard V6 has 127,358 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Toyota Alphard V6 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.26% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Toyota Alphard V6 MOT Data
The Toyota Alphard V6 is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 41 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.5% and a failure rate of 41.5%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Toyota Alphard V6 owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Alphard V6 is likely to perform.
Suspension — 51.2% of failures
Suspension issues account for 51.2% of MOT failures on the Toyota Alphard V6. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 46.3% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 46.3% of MOT failures on the Toyota Alphard V6. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 39.0% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 39.0% of MOT failures on the Toyota Alphard V6. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Alphard V6?
Based on 41 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Toyota Alphard V6 has an overall pass rate of 58.5% (41.5% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Alphard V6?
The top 3 reasons a Toyota Alphard V6 fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (51.2%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46.3%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (39.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Toyota Alphard V6 reliable?
With a 41.5% MOT failure rate, the Alphard V6 is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Toyota Alphard V6?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (51.2%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46.3%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (39.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.