2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

218 MOT tests in 2024. 65.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time65.1%
Failed or needed repairs34.9%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.7%
  2. Suspension16.1%
  3. Brakes15.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  6. Tyres5.0%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.4%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.3%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 Hiace?

In 2024, 65.1% of 2010 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 218 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).