Toyota Hiace
From 10,751 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Hiaces fare better: 2015 models pass at 75% vs 69.3% for 2001.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, 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, caused 978 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 978 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 477 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 471 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 301 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 289 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 278 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 258 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 232 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 210 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 164 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.8% of Hiace failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 21.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £181.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 79.6% while Diesel versions pass at 70.8%, a 9 percentage point gap.
Toyota Hiace on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,334 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 36 newly registered, a net loss of 1,298. At this rate, roughly 12.2 years until none remain. Now at 37.6% of its peak (42,141 in 2008 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 11,416 | 4,447 | +6 | -219 | -213 |
| 2025 Q2 | 11,685 | 4,391 | +7 | -247 | -240 |
| 2025 Q1 | 11,876 | 4,440 | +11 | -346 | -335 |
| 2024 Q4 | 12,173 | 4,478 | +12 | -522 | -510 |
| 2024 Q3 | 12,717 | 4,444 | +7 | -325 | -318 |
| 2024 Q2 | 13,043 | 4,436 | +9 | -224 | -215 |
| 2024 Q1 | 13,206 | 4,488 | +10 | -291 | -281 |
| 2023 Q4 | 13,528 | 4,447 | +9 | -316 | -307 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiace 280 D-4D 95 Swb | Diesel | 2,465 | 23% |
| Hiace 280 Gs Swb 88 Bhp | Diesel | 1,171 | 11% |
| Hiace | Gas | 1,110 | 11% |
| Hiace 300 D-4D 120 Lwb | Diesel | 826 | 8% |
| Hi-Ace | Diesel | 785 | 7% |
| Hiace 280 D-4D 120 Swb | Diesel | 630 | 6% |
| Hiace 300 Gs Lwb 88 Bhp | Diesel | 496 | 5% |
| Hiace 280 Gs | Petrol | 490 | 5% |
| Hiace 300 D-4D 95 Lwb | Diesel | 455 | 4% |
| Hiace Powervan Gs Swb | Diesel | 426 | 4% |
| Hiace Powervan Gs Lwb | Diesel | 324 | 3% |
| Hiace 300 Gs | Diesel | 292 | 3% |
| Hiace 280 Swb | Diesel | 250 | 2% |
| Hiace 300 Gs Lwb 102 Bhp | Diesel | 170 | 2% |
| Hiace 280 S | Diesel | 147 | 1% |
| Hiace 300 Gs-Xtra Lwb 102 | Diesel | 134 | 1% |
| Hiace 250 D-4D 120 | Diesel | 112 | 1% |
| Hiace 280 Gs-Xtra Swb 102 | Diesel | 107 | 1% |
| Hiace 280 S Swb 88 Bhp | Diesel | 85 | <1% |
| Hiace 280 Gls | Diesel | 80 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 75% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2013 | 83.2% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2012 | 78.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 72.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
15 earlier years
| 2010 | 70.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2009 | 76% | 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, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 72.5% | 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2007 | 71.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 69.9% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 71.5% | 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 74.5% | 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 |
| 2003 | 67.6% | 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 |
| 2002 | 70% | 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2001 | 69.3% | 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, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2000 | 67% | 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 |
| 1999 | 71.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 1998 | 62.7% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1997 | 79.8% | 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, brake servo defective or ineffective |
| 1995 | 78.7% | 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, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hiaces tested had between 87,538 and 158,142 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 117,173 median miles, the Hiace has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Hiace has a 71.7% MOT pass rate based on 10,751 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Hiace?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Hiace is 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, which caused 978 failures. Other common issues include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced.
How many Toyota Hiaces are on UK roads?
There are 11,416 Toyota Hiaces currently licensed on UK roads, with 4,447 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Hiace at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Hiace is 117,173 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,538 and 158,142 miles.
Buying a used Hiace?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £181 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 39.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.