Toyota Alphard (2010)
2010 Toyota Alphard
CarHunch analysed 491 real MOT records for the 2010 Toyota Alphard. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Toyota Alphard is genuinely reliable on test—87.8% of these vehicles pass their MOT first time, well above the UK average of 80%. Only 12% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests owners aren't inheriting serious safety risks.
These Alphards have typically covered around 82,700 miles by MOT time, which is reasonable for their age, and they average just 0.64 failures per test—meaning most aren't racking up repeat problems. With 3.3 advisories per vehicle, expect minor wear items like brake pads and suspension bushes to crop up, so budget for gradual maintenance rather than shock repairs. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension and braking system, as these show up most often in the advisory data.
What to check before buying a 2010 Toyota Alphard
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 484 | 87.7% | 0.64 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 3 | 87.5% | 1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Toyota Alphard vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Toyota Alphard vehicles fall between 66,454 and 100,964 miles.
2010 Toyota Alphard — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 409 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Toyota Alphard
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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15.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9%
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
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9%
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
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8.7%
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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