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L356 RKU

2009 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,356 mi
Last recorded90,356 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota Hiace105,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,779cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,356 miles

Sills corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2023 89,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 89,740 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,305 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 89,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Also handbrake performance n/s only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 86,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Also handbrake performance n/s only just met (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link bushes upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,931 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 71,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,667 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,667 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,039 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,242 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 60,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,834 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,625 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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L356 RKU is a 2009 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,779cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L356 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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L356 RKU is a 2009 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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