2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

3,785 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,785 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  4. Horn: not working3.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.1%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.8%
  2. Brakes32.3%
  3. Suspension24.0%
  4. Body & chassis17.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.8%
  7. Tyres3.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%

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 2011 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2011 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,785 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Hilux?

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

Is the 2011 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).