2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

656 MOT tests in 2024. 67.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time67.8%
Failed or needed repairs32.2%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 656 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  7. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.5%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Suspension11.6%
  3. Brakes11.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  6. Tyres5.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.7%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.8%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2009 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 67.8% of 2009 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 656 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).