Daihatsu Hijet Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Daihatsu Hijet reliable? We analysed 112,378 real MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles to find out.
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The Daihatsu Hijet is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake recording little or no effort, brake pipe excessively corroded and service brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daihatsu Hijet.
Daihatsu Hijet Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Daihatsu Hijet. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Daihatsu Hijet MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Daihatsu Hijet to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Daihatsu Hijet Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Daihatsu Hijet Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Daihatsu Hijet owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Daihatsu Hijet MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Daihatsu Hijet year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 56 | 69.6% | 20,668 | 61,314 | 116,978 |
| 2011 | 57 | 68.4% | 41,742 | 61,452 | 73,045 |
| 2009 | 74 | 79.7% | 28,953 | 37,586 | 102,629 |
| 2005 | 1,115 | 66.6% | 26,227 | 43,078 | 65,793 |
| 2004 | 2,520 | 65.7% | 24,769 | 40,914 | 59,961 |
| 2003 | 7,210 | 66.6% | 28,502 | 45,562 | 66,019 |
| 2002 | 11,629 | 66.9% | 31,068 | 46,253 | 65,122 |
| 2001 | 10,270 | 66.0% | 32,899 | 48,610 | 66,894 |
| 2000 | 12,500 | 66.0% | 35,606 | 51,152 | 67,576 |
| 1999 | 17,442 | 65.7% | 37,141 | 53,074 | 71,403 |
| 1998 | 13,151 | 65.4% | 39,613 | 56,200 | 75,124 |
| 1997 | 14,478 | 66.9% | 42,374 | 58,784 | 75,699 |
| 1996 | 9,996 | 65.1% | 47,807 | 64,008 | 80,076 |
| 1995 | 6,348 | 64.5% | 50,183 | 68,674 | 86,805 |
| 1994 | 3,400 | 65.1% | 45,956 | 62,330 | 78,022 |
| 1993 | 1,407 | 66.6% | 40,375 | 61,332 | 79,654 |
| 1988 | 133 | 70.7% | 35,086 | 51,828 | 59,981 |
| 1987 | 99 | 64.6% | 28,912 | 57,547 | 75,340 |
How Long Does a Daihatsu Hijet Last?
Based on 12,157 Daihatsu Hijet vehicles on UK roads.
Daihatsu Hijet Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Daihatsu Hijet 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 Daihatsu Hijet
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.7% MOT pass rate from 74 tests
64.5% MOT pass rate from 6,348 tests
The best year to buy a used Daihatsu Hijet is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.7% across 74 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Daihatsu Hijet Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daihatsu Hijet THIS CAR | 66.0% | 112,378 | 54,356 mi | 33 yrs |
| Daihatsu Sirion | 77.3% | 250,499 | 48,096 mi | 28 yrs |
| Daihatsu Terios | 73.8% | 225,773 | 64,314 mi | 29 yrs |
| Daihatsu Fourtrak | 65.9% | 202,121 | 93,622 mi | 40 yrs |
| Morris Minor | 73.6% | 72,367 | 45,592 mi | 76 yrs |
Compared to the Daihatsu Sirion (77.3% pass rate) and the Daihatsu Terios (73.8% pass rate), the Daihatsu Hijet trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Daihatsu Hijet has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.0% across 112,378 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Daihatsu Hijet are brake recording little or no effort (7,896 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (6,655), and service brake: efficiency below requirements (6,394). 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 Daihatsu Hijet owner drives around 2,842 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 Daihatsu Hijet models stay on UK roads for around 33 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.