2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

5,251 MOT tests in 2024. 79.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time79.8%
Failed or needed repairs20.2%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,251 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    154 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    86 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.8%
  2. Brakes10.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  4. Suspension3.2%
  5. Tyres2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 79.8% of 2019 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,251 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).