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BK02 RKA

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

65,878 mi
Last recorded65,878 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 RKA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 65,878 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect head lamp fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper anchorage suspension strut area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect head lamp fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded.

o/s and n/s rear chassis repaired and weekend.

o/s and n/s rear springs corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,749 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 61,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance not tested (Due to fluid leak) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union to hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,196 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 57,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3+mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 57,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper and lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper and lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3+mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 54,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes through the floor at o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank very rusty

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides very rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis very rusty through out. Front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 54,788 miles

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust broken, unable to test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop area, upper coil spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe detached from silencer (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes through the floor at o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank very rusty

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides very rusty (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis very rusty through out. Front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 52,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 52,301 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 50,669 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged and corroded (7.2.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play idler ( grease ) (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 May 2016 50,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged and corroded (7.2.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play idler ( grease ) (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 48,939 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general surface corrosion over front and rear suspension components

metal brake vaccuum pipe from engine to servo is corroded

nearside headlamp lens damaged

rear suspension bump stops not fitted

Fail 12 May 2014 45,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general surface corrosion over front and rear suspension components

metal brake vaccuum pipe from engine to servo is corroded

nearside headlamp lens damaged

rear suspension bump stops not fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 42,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal vacuum pipe from engine to servo is corroded

nearside headlamp lens damaged

rear bump stops not fitted

Fail 14 May 2013 42,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

metal vacuum pipe from engine to servo is corroded

nearside headlamp lens damaged

rear bump stops not fitted

Fail 10 May 2012 40,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades are split

metal fuel pipe which runs down the nearside chassis has surface corrosion

rear bump stops not fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 40,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades are split

metal fuel pipe which runs down the nearside chassis has surface corrosion

rear bump stops not fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 37,243 miles

metal fuel pipes are heavily corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 33,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2010 33,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 29,072 miles

metal brake pipes that run along chassis are corroded from the centre of the vehicle towards the rear.

metal fuel pipes running along chassis are corroded.

nearside rear tyre is worn

offside rear tyre is worn

Pass 12 May 2008 24,880 miles

front brake pads are worn low

Pass 1 May 2007 19,667 miles

metal brake pipes corroded, front to rear.

metal fuel pipes corroded, front to rear.

Pass 22 May 2006 15,999 miles

both rear tyres worn.

slight play in steering drag link.

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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BK02 RKA is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,253 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 Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK02 RKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK02 RKA is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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