2010 Toyota Hiace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Toyota Hiace passed 78.2% of its 1,351 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (24.4% fail rate), the 2010 Hiace comes out 2.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.9% of all tests — 7.0 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and rear fog lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 73 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.5% in the 30-60k band and 25.9% in the 150k+ band, a 10.4-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 30.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 202 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.9% | 107 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.4% | 100 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 75 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.5% | 61 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.3% | 58 |
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 | 73 |
| 2 | Wipers | 60 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 58 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 49 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 45 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 42 |
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 | 30.3% | 410 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.1% | 285 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.9% | 255 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 13.4% | 181 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.3% | 139 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.9% | 120 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 103 | 15.5% |
| 60-90k | 190 | 13.7% |
| 90-120k | 304 | 22.7% |
| 120-150k | 247 | 23.5% |
| 150k+ | 479 | 25.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,153 | 22.6% |
| Petrol | 198 | 17.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 265 | 20.4% |
| 2022 | 291 | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 282 | 19.5% |
| 2024 | 260 | 22.7% |
| 2025 | 253 | 24.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Hiace
On a 2010 Hiace, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.9% 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.
- Brakes (7.4% 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.
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 Hiaces pass their MOT?
78.2% of the 1,351 2010 Toyota Hiace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Hiace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.9% of tests, followed by suspension (7.9%).
Does the 2010 Hiace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.5% in the 30-60k band to 25.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,351 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.