Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Hiace: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
More reliable
Toyota Hiace
73%
MOT pass rate · 27,316 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Avensis is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota Hiace |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 160,774 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 274,130 | 27,316 |
Most common faults
Toyota Avensis
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Toyota Hiace
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Avensis is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.