Toyota Liteace Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Liteace car check
Is the Toyota Liteace reliable? We analysed 783 real MOT tests across 237 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Liteace is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, fog lamp not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Liteace.
Toyota Liteace — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Toyota Liteace — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1974cc
- Power
- 68 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- LCV
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £270
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £145.75
Toyota Liteace Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Liteace. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Liteace MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Liteace to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Liteace Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Liteace fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Liteace Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Liteace owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Liteace MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Liteace year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 55 | 65.5% | 138,932 | 162,953 | 198,803 |
| 1994 | 63 | 61.9% | 129,564 | 166,088 | 178,814 |
| 1993 | 108 | 66.7% | 92,045 | 132,058 | 165,698 |
| 1991 | 70 | 64.3% | 102,844 | 123,569 | 152,506 |
| 1990 | 84 | 60.7% | 90,838 | 108,729 | 130,618 |
| 1988 | 55 | 60.0% | 95,810 | 124,754 | 162,184 |
How Long Does a Toyota Liteace Last?
Based on 237 Toyota Liteace vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Liteace Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Liteace MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Liteace
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
66.7% MOT pass rate from 108 tests
60.0% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Liteace is 1993, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 66.7% across 108 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Liteace Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Liteace THIS CAR | 65.5% | 783 | 126,754 mi | 38 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Bsa Starfire | 91.5% | 1,174 | 9,488 mi | 58 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Liteace trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota LiteaceShould you buy a used Toyota Liteace?
The Toyota Liteace has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.5% across 783 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Liteace are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (55 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (34), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (34). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Liteace owner drives around 5,395 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Liteace models stay on UK roads for around 38 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.