2009 Toyota Hiace: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Toyota Hiaces, from 183 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 183 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Toyota Hiaces than on all cars registered in 2009.
- Rigid brake pipes2.2× usualToyota Hiace16.4% All 2009 cars7.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.7%, against 1.2% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
By area
The share of 2009 Toyota Hiace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension32% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes26% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics26% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres18% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors12% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks10% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 134 | Lights and electrics 37% |
| 2010 | 205 | Lights and electrics 40% |
| 2008 | 387 | Suspension 40% |
| 2007 | 399 | Suspension 36% |
| 2006 | 882 | Suspension 44% |
| 2005 | 788 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 663 | Suspension 50% |
| 2003 | 542 | Suspension 48% |
| 2002 | 488 | Suspension 55% |
| 2001 | 349 | Suspension 56% |
| 2000 | 303 | Suspension 57% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Toyota Hiaces registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score