2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

939 MOT tests in 2024. 63.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time63.5%
Failed or needed repairs36.5%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.9%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.7%
  2. Suspension17.1%
  3. Brakes13.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2006 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 63.5% of 2006 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 939 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).