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L351 RKU

2009 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

115,828 mi
Last recorded115,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Hiace105,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 115,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,603 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 101,871 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SILL CORRODED

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

OFFSIODE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Fail 5 Jun 2024 101,851 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIODE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,131 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2022 88,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 23 Aug 2021 86,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,801 miles

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

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2019 84,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,297 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2018 81,275 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 77,376 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside tyres perished (4.1.E.1)

both rear side lights and brake lights slightly discoloured

Pass 25 May 2016 75,005 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

Fail 25 May 2016 75,005 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

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

Pass 5 May 2015 72,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking/perrished

Fail 5 May 2015 72,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking/perrished

Pass 2 May 2014 71,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 70,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 68,869 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 68,869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 May 2011 66,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sills floor chassi brake pipes are in very good order before next year req wax oil top up through out to keep mint

Pass 24 May 2011 66,909 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes are in very good order before next year req wax oil top up through out to keep mint

Pass 11 May 2010 60,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,183 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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L351 RKU is a 2009 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 105,018 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 L351 RKU, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Hiace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L351 RKU registered?

L351 RKU is a 2009 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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