2015 Toyota Hiace — MOT failures & pass rate
385 MOT tests on the 2015 Toyota Hiace are in this dataset, and 77.9% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 16.0% of the time, so this is 6.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.1% of tests against 7.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, headlamp aim and position lamp — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 28 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.2% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 30.8% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 30.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 25.0% in 2021 to 17.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 66 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.5% | 29 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 27 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 17 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.6% | 14 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.9% | 11 |
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 | 28 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 18 |
| 4 | Wipers | 12 |
| 5 | Joints | 11 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 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 | 30.1% | 116 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.0% | 81 |
| 3 | Tyres | 16.9% | 65 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 59 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.5% | 56 |
| 6 | Other defects | 8.6% | 33 |
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 | 104 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 111 | 20.7% |
| 120-150k | 72 | 22.2% |
| 150k+ | 65 | 30.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 201 | 25.9% |
| Petrol | 184 | 17.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 86 | 22.1% |
| 2023 | 85 | 24.7% |
| 2024 | 66 | 18.2% |
| 2025 | 56 | 17.9% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Hiace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.5% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.0% 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 2015 Toyota Hiaces pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 385 2015 Toyota Hiace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Toyota Hiace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.1% of tests, followed by suspension (7.5%).
Does the 2015 Hiace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.2% in the 60-90k band to 30.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 385 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.