2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

1,773 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,773 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.5%
  2. Brakes30.9%
  3. Suspension24.4%
  4. Body & chassis18.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.6%
  8. Tyres3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2009 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2009 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,773 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

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