Toyota Hilux reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Hilux is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 96 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 14 of 42, and 30.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (3.8% of tests).
Ranked 14 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 65,736 Toyota Hiluxes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 30.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Hilux is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 18.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
30.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
18.0%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,300
Typical age at test: 8 years
Toyota Hilux MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Hilux MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working3.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0% of tests
What the Toyota Hilux fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 12.4% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Suspension | 9.8% | About average |
| Body and structure | 6.0% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Visibility | 5.2% | 1.1× as often |
| Tyres | 3.0% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.6% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Steering | 1.4% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 24% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Hilux reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Toyota Hilux is 4% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 96 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Hilux?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 3.8% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and body and structure more often than similar cars.
›How many Toyota Hiluxes fail their MOT?
30.7% of Toyota Hiluxes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 18.0% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Hilux combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.