2010 Toyota Hi=Ace — MOT failures & pass rate
4,130 MOT tests on the 2010 Toyota Hi=Ace are in this dataset, and 81.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 5.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests against 7.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and rigid brake pipes — position lamp alone was recorded 226 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 Hi=Ace fails 17.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 21.1% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 29.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 564 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 298 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.9% | 284 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 220 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 173 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 142 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 226 |
| 2 | Wipers | 174 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 169 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 157 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 156 |
| 6 | Linkage pins and bushes | 154 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 29.2% | 1,207 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.1% | 953 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.3% | 838 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.9% | 658 |
| 5 | Other defects | 10.1% | 418 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.0% | 332 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 56 | 17.9% |
| 30-60k | 279 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 591 | 16.4% |
| 90-120k | 820 | 18.1% |
| 120-150k | 856 | 20.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,525 | 21.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,023 | 18.8% |
| Petrol | 107 | 20.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 892 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 893 | 19.4% |
| 2023 | 854 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | 773 | 19.7% |
| 2025 | 718 | 18.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Hi=Ace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (6.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Toyota Hi=Aces pass their MOT?
81.1% of the 4,130 2010 Toyota Hi=Ace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Hi=Ace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests, followed by brakes (7.2%).
Does the 2010 Hi=Ace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.9% in the 0-30k band to 21.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,130 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.