2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

146 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 146 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low2.1%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-12.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.1%
  2. Suspension13.0%
  3. Brakes8.9%
  4. Tyres4.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%

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 2011 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2011 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 146 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).