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EF02 VYL

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,590 mi
Last recorded50,590 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VYL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 50,590 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 45,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 33,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 32,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 30,297 miles

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

all tyres have perished sidewalls

Fail 24 May 2018 30,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2017 29,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,731 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 29,680 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2015 28,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,272 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 28,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 28,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,442 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 27,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 24,847 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 24,453 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,946 miles

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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EF02 VYL is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EF02 VYL, 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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What year was EF02 VYL registered?

EF02 VYL is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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