2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

442 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 442 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.2%
  2. Brakes12.9%
  3. Suspension11.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  5. Body & chassis7.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 62.7% of 2007 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 442 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).