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CU03 VTY

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,877 mi
Last recorded55,877 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VTY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 53,826 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing & wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 52,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer & pipe corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,337 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,592 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,226 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,747 miles

under-body surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,287 miles

under-body surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,464 miles

under-body surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 30,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,241 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,223 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,196 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,195 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 15,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,448 miles

Loud squeak from front wheel

Fail 22 May 2006 10,448 miles

Loud squeak from front wheel

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CU03 VTY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 45,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU03 VTY, 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 23 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU03 VTY registered?

CU03 VTY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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