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DA08 BVU

2008 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,720 mi
Last recorded91,720 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hiace108,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BVU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 91,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,695 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion seen on chassis and structural areas but ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion seen on structural areas at the rear but ok (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi brake pipe furrule slight corrosion seen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,898 miles

brake pads not seen

Fail 15 Sep 2023 85,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

brake pads not seen

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 53,713 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Fail 14 Apr 2017 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,183 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,258 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,052 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,212 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,685 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hiace?

Based on 336,612 MOT tests across 26,029 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,628
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
26,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,062
position lamp(s) not working 7,572
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,329
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 6,444
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DA08 BVU is a 2008 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 108,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hiace fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8,788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA08 BVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hiace typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA08 BVU registered?

DA08 BVU is a 2008 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is DA08 BVU safe to buy?

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