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K33 FED

1997 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hiace134,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 FED
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 126,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge --devoid of tread in places--outer sidewall also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished + kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake noise --when tested on RBT

Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread--also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge--also perished (5.2.3 (e))

scraping noise from osr brake when wheel rotated back wards

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind detected when rotating wheel backwards--noise

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mounting areas--both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle tie-rod bush worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 111,291 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 106,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2010 106,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,558 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,365 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 98,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 96,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,403 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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K33 FED is a 1997 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 134,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K33 FED, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hiace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K33 FED registered?

K33 FED is a 1997 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is K33 FED safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 FED shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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