2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

2,465 MOT tests in 2024. 58.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time58.3%
Failed or needed repairs41.7%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,465 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.6%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.6%
  2. Brakes30.5%
  3. Suspension26.9%
  4. Body & chassis20.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Tyres3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 Hilux?

In 2024, 58.3% of 2010 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,465 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).