2013 Toyota Hiace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Toyota Hiace passed 80.1% of its 287 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (20.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests against 7.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, wipers and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.9% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 20.0% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 36.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 20.7% in 2021 to 11.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 46 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.3% | 21 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.6% | 19 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.9% | 17 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 18 |
| 2 | Wipers | 15 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 11 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 10 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 10 |
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 | 36.2% | 104 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.5% | 56 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.8% | 54 |
| 4 | Tyres | 13.6% | 39 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 12.5% | 36 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 26 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 84 | 11.9% |
| 90-120k | 75 | 26.7% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 24.6% |
| 150k+ | 40 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 196 | 24.5% |
| Petrol | 90 | 10.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58 | 20.7% |
| 2022 | 57 | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 69 | 24.6% |
| 2024 | 52 | 17.3% |
| 2025 | 51 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Hiace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 16.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (6.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2013 Toyota Hiaces pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 287 2013 Toyota Hiace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Hiace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, followed by visibility (7.3%).
Does the 2013 Hiace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.9% in the 60-90k band to 20.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 287 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.