2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

4,521 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,521 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    146 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  6. Leaf spring: fractured2.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    141 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.3%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.0%
  2. Lights & electrics16.9%
  3. Suspension11.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  5. Body & chassis3.3%
  6. Tyres3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 70.4% of 2016 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,521 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).