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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Hiace. Check any Hiace by registration number below.

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74.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.4%

vs Toyota Avg

33

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Toyota Hiace — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Hiace has an average MOT pass rate of 74.1%, which is 9.4 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Hiace on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Hiace fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Hiace for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Hiace, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Hiace performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 36 vehicles

75.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 3yr

151k mi

2020

Based on 41 vehicles

75.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

20.8%

Mileage at 3yr

125k mi

Mileage at 5yr

270k mi

2019

Based on 38 vehicles

60.5%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

36.4%

Mileage at 5yr

137k mi

2018

Based on 64 vehicles

84.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 5yr

161k mi

2017

Based on 120 vehicles

85.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

10.7%

2016

Based on 122 vehicles

82.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

2015

Based on 167 vehicles

73.1%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

23.7%

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2014

Based on 110 vehicles

81.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

17.1%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2013

Based on 164 vehicles

78.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 10yr

165k mi

2012

Based on 198 vehicles

83.3%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

2011

Based on 387 vehicles

76.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

18.4%

2010

Based on 559 vehicles

73.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

26.2%

2009

Based on 511 vehicles

75.7%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

20.3%

2008

Based on 1,076 vehicles

74.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2007

Based on 1,113 vehicles

75.3%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2006

Based on 2,287 vehicles

72.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

22.1%

2005

Based on 2,106 vehicles

72.0%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

24.3%

2004

Based on 1,946 vehicles

71.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2003

Based on 1,606 vehicles

68.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2002

Based on 1,348 vehicles

71.0%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

23.0%

2001

Based on 1,011 vehicles

68.1%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

29.9%

2000

Based on 798 vehicles

66.2%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

27.5%

1999

Based on 211 vehicles

75.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

20.7%

1998

Based on 208 vehicles

64.9%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

32.0%

1997

Based on 166 vehicles

69.9%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

26.6%

1996

Based on 77 vehicles

79.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

18.5%

1995

Based on 148 vehicles

76.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

17.5%

1994

Based on 58 vehicles

69.0%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

31.8%

1993

Based on 39 vehicles

79.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

17.2%

1992

Based on 68 vehicles

52.9%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

10.2%

Retest Rate

44.9%

1991

Based on 44 vehicles

84.1%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

1986

Based on 37 vehicles

73.0%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

16.7%

0

Based on 9,216 vehicles

76.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Hiace

The most common reasons a Toyota Hiace fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

14.7%
2

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

8.8%
3

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

3.9%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.6%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.3%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

5.6%

Rear Offside

5.6%

Toyota Hiace — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Hiace MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Hiace?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Hiace is 74.1% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Hiace?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Hiace are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (14.7%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (8.8%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (3.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Hiace reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.1%, the Toyota Hiace is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Hiace?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Hiace?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Hiace: 151,089 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Hiace to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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