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EX05 KWU

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,300 mi
Last recorded45,300 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 45,300 miles

nearside seat belt buckle trim missing

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 17 May 2019 45,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside seat belt buckle trim missing

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,236 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat belt stalk housing missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,285 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,176 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,000 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 34,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 33,980 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

engine over heating

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,053 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 28,922 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nsf tyre wall small cracks

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 KWU is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 EX05 KWU, 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.

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What year was EX05 KWU registered?

EX05 KWU is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EX05 KWU safe to buy?

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