Toyota Hiace reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Hiace is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 128 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 1 of 42, and 34.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (5.5% of tests).
Ranked 1 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 10,524 Toyota Hiaces aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 34.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Hiace is 22% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
34.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,300
Typical age at test: 16 years
Toyota Hiace MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Hiace MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working5.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3% of tests
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.8% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4% of tests
- Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4% of tests
What the Toyota Hiace fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 16.6% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Suspension | 11.9% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Brakes | 8.9% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Visibility | 7.4% | About average |
| Body and structure | 6.0% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.7% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.7% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Steering | 0.9% | ▼ 78% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 70% less often |
Toyota Hiace specs and running costs
Official figures for 1 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2010.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
33.6 mpg
CO2
221 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiace Glass VanM5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 33.6 mpg | 221g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Toyota Hiace costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 33.6mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Hiace reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Hiace is 22% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 128 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Hiace?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 5.5% of tests.
›How many Toyota Hiaces fail their MOT?
34.3% of Toyota Hiaces aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Hiace combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.