Toyota Hiace (2009)
2009 Toyota Hiace
CarHunch analysed 213 real MOT records for the 2009 Toyota Hiace. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Toyota Hiace performs almost exactly at the UK average with an 81.3% first-time pass rate, but the concerning figure here is that over a quarter of these vans (26.8%) have encountered a dangerous defect at some point—well above the threshold for buyer concern. Diesel models, which make up the overwhelming majority of this cohort, achieve an 80.1% pass rate, suggesting fuel type isn't a differentiator in reliability.
These Hiaces are showing their age with median mileage around 100,570 miles, which is typical for a 15-year-old van in heavy commercial use. The average vehicle racks up 2.73 failures and 14 advisories per test, indicating persistent minor wear issues—typical for working vans—but you should factor in a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake condition, suspension, and electrical systems before committing.
What to check before buying a 2009 Toyota Hiace
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (88%) | 188 | 80.1% | 3.03 |
| Petrol (11%) | 24 | 90.4% | 0.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Toyota Hiace vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Toyota Hiace vehicles fall between 68,237 and 137,845 miles.
2009 Toyota Hiace — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 148 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Toyota Hiace
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.6%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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32.2%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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30.9%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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30.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.5%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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