Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Toyota Hiace?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Toyota Hiace?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Toyota Hiace?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2010 Toyota Hiace vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Toyota Hiace reliable?

Based on MOT data from 201 vehicles, the 2010 Toyota Hiace has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Toyota Hiace?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Toyota Hiace are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (31.8% of vehicles), Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (31.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (31% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Toyota Hiace?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Toyota Hiace (2010)

201 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.1% first-time pass rate

2010 Toyota Hiace

CarHunch analysed 201 real MOT records for the 2010 Toyota Hiace. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Toyota Hiace barely edges out the UK average with an 81.1% first-time pass rate, though nearly 28% of these vans have encountered dangerous defects at some point—a notably high concern for a vehicle type often used commercially. Diesel variants, which make up the vast majority, pass at 78.6%, slightly below the national benchmark.

At an average mileage of 110,769 km for a 14-year-old van, these Hiaces have been worked fairly hard, and the 2.81 average failures per test suggest mechanical wear is catching up. With 14.4 advisories per vehicle on record, you're looking at a van that'll need consistent upkeep; budget for regular servicing and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection, paying particular attention to the condition of the chassis, brakes, and suspension given the high failure rate.

We have limited data for the 2010 Toyota Hiace — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.81

Over 12.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

101k

Middle half: 71k–144k

For context

These stats describe 201 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 201 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 31.8%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 31.5%

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 31%

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 21.3%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Lighting 19.7%

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Before you buy a 2010 Toyota Hiace

Based on MOT data from 201 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (84%)	169	78.6%	3.28

Colour Breakdown

Based on 26,970 Toyota Hiace vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 45.3%

12,207

Blue 18.3%

4,941

Silver 15%

4,057

Red 12.7%

3,438

Green 2.8%

763

Black 1.6%

429

Turquoise 1.2%

334

Grey 1.2%

333

Gold 0.8%

212

Yellow 0.5%

139

Beige 0.2%

Brown 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Toyota Hiace vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

101,455

typical

71,474

low mileage

144,229

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Toyota Hiace vehicles fall between 71,474 and 144,229 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 71,474 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 71,474–144,229 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Toyota Hiaces sit.

⚠ Over 194,709 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Toyota Hiace — Still on the Road

Almost all 2010 Toyota Hiaces are still on the road.

Strong survival — 149 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.81

Avg failures per vehicle

14.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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