2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

209 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 209 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.4%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  7. Horn: not working1.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.5%
  2. Suspension11.0%
  3. Brakes8.1%
  4. Body & chassis6.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Tyres2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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: rear fog 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 2009 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2009 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 209 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).