2016 Toyota Hilux · 16,446 MOT tests
2016 Toyota Hilux reliability
2016 Toyota Hiluxs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 Hilux years (16,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 72,762
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,446
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 9.7% of tests fail here (101% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Toyota Hilux
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11%
- Brakes9.7%
- Suspension8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Tyres2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.95%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.78%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.68%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.54%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.33%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (1.44%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hilux year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Toyota Hilux reliable?
2016 Toyota Hiluxs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 Hilux years (16,446 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Toyota Hilux MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.95% of tests), position lamp not working (2.58% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Toyota Hilux have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Toyota Hilux shows 72,762 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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