2006 Toyota Hiace · 5,050 MOT tests
2006 Toyota Hiace reliability
2006 Toyota Hiaces fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Hiace years (5,050 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- 36.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 144,994
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,050
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8.3% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Toyota Hiace
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.2%
- Suspension12.7%
- Brakes10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
- Tyres4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.74%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 4.1%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.45%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 2.53%
Worn linkage pins or bushes cause knocking and poor handling, and can get worse, so they need replacing.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.8%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.6%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (7.62%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (5.84%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.72%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hiace year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Toyota Hiace reliable?
2006 Toyota Hiaces fail 36.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Hiace years (5,050 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Toyota Hiace MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.74% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.69% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Toyota Hiace have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Toyota Hiace shows 144,994 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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