At a Glance
The Toyota Hiace has 29 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the H50-H90 (1982-2007) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 547K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Toyota Hiace common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Toyota Hiace generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Toyota Hiace MOT Failures
Every reason Toyota Hiace vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 12.08% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.18% |
| 3 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 8.08% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.62% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 5.97% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | 4.78% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.39% |
| 8 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.78% |
| 9 | Tyre condition | 3.33% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.25% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 2.75% |
| 12 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.68% |
| 13 | Position lamp not working | 2.63% |
| 14 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.10% |
| 15 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.72% |
| 16 | Chassis condition | 1.67% |
| 17 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.66% |
| 18 | Brake pads or linings worn | 1.64% |
| 19 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.55% |
| 20 | Fog lamp not working | 1.38% |
| 21 | Seat belt condition | 1.31% |
| 22 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 1.21% |
| 23 | Parking brake condition | 0.92% |
| 24 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.81% |
| 25 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.80% |
| 26 | Indicator fault | 0.78% |
| 27 | Rear lamp not working | 0.72% |
| 28 | ABS fault | 0.68% |
| 29 | Headlamp fault | 0.67% |
| 30 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.64% |
| 31 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.63% |
| 32 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.63% |
| 33 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.62% |
| 34 | Front suspension fault | 0.59% |
| 35 | Horn not working | 0.51% |
| 36 | Driveshaft fault | 0.50% |
| 37 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.50% |
| 38 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.45% |
| 39 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.44% |
| 40 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.40% |
| 41 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.36% |
| 42 | Track rod end worn | 0.32% |
| 43 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.27% |
| 44 | Steering rack fault | 0.23% |
| 45 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.19% |
| 46 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.19% |
| 47 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.19% |
| 48 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.18% |
| 49 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.17% |
| 50 | Brake pedal fault | 0.16% |
| 51 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.16% |
| 52 | Electrical switch fault | 0.15% |
| 53 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.14% |
| 54 | Brake lever fault | 0.12% |
| 55 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.11% |
| 56 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.10% |
| 57 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.10% |
| 58 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.09% |
| 59 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.09% |
| 60 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.09% |
| 61 | Rear suspension fault | 0.08% |
| 62 | Airbag warning light on | 0.08% |
| 63 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.08% |
| 64 | Brake fluid leak | 0.08% |
| 65 | Steering operation fault | 0.08% |
| 66 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 67 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.07% |
| 68 | Steering arm worn | 0.07% |
| 69 | Steering free play excessive | 0.06% |
| 70 | Steering lock fault | 0.06% |
| 71 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 72 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.06% |
| 73 | Engine oil leak | 0.06% |
| 74 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.06% |
| 75 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.06% |
| 76 | Propshaft fault | 0.05% |
| 77 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 78 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.05% |
| 79 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 80 | Brake caliper fault | 0.05% |
| 81 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.05% |
| 82 | Towbar fault | 0.05% |
| 83 | Drag link end worn | 0.04% |
| 84 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.04% |
| 85 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.04% |
| 86 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 87 | Steering column fault | 0.04% |
| 88 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Steering lock stop fault | 0.04% |
| 90 | Spare wheel fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Steering coupling worn | 0.03% |
| 93 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 94 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.03% |
| 95 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 96 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Speedometer fault | 0.03% |
| 99 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 102 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 103 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 104 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 105 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 106 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.02% |
| 107 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 108 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 109 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 111 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 113 | Exhaust leak | 0.01% |
| 114 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 116 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 117 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 118 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Steering box fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 121 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 123 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 126 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 128 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 132 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 134 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 140 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 144 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 147 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 148 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 151 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 155 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 160 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 163 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 168 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 169 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 170 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 171 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 172 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 178 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 182 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 184 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 185 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 186 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 188 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 189 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 190 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 191 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 193 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Toyota Hiace MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Toyota Hiace, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Toyota Hiace problems?
Based on analysis of 547K Toyota Hiace MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 29 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Number plate lamp not working". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Toyota Hiace generation has the most problems?
The Toyota Hiace H50-H90 (1982-2007) (1982–2007) has the highest number of identified common problems (37). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Toyota Hiace?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Toyota Hiace owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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