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TOYOTA HIACE Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 1,000 TOYOTA HIACEs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,108 in 2016 Q4 — only 90% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 108 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 6 (0.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,000).
Rarer than 35% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the HIACE
The Toyota HiAce (Japanese: トヨタ・ハイエース, Hepburn: Toyota Haiēsu) (pronounced "High Ace") is a light commercial vehicle produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. First launched in October 1967, the HiAce has since been available in a wide range of body configurations, including a minivan/MPV, minibus, panel van, crew van, pickup truck, taxi and an ambulance.
TOYOTA HIACE — questions & answers
How many TOYOTA HIACE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1,000 TOYOTA HIACE were still registered in the UK — 682 licensed and on the road, plus 318 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TOYOTA HIACE rare?
The TOYOTA HIACE is uncommon, with 1,000 still about, making it rarer than 35% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TOYOTA HIACE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TOYOTA HIACE on UK roads rose by 6 (0.6%).
What fuel do most TOYOTA HIACE use?
Most TOYOTA HIACE run on diesel — about 69% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.
When did the TOYOTA HIACE peak?
The TOYOTA HIACE peaked at 1,108 registered in 2016 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.