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EX05 KWC

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KWC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 94,482 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 94,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 94,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 91,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 89,071 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,007 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,230 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 83,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,851 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,200 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,873 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,250 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 52,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,614 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,965 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 13,965 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EX05 KWC is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,078 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 EX05 KWC, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 KWC registered?

EX05 KWC is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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