2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

592 MOT tests in 2024. 65.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time65.9%
Failed or needed repairs34.1%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 592 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  3. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.7%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Suspension12.0%
  3. Brakes11.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  6. Tyres5.9%
  7. Body & chassis4.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.6%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 65.9% of 2010 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 592 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working; on or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).