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KG53 SZL

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,241 mi
Last recorded107,241 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 SZL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,241 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,760 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 104,760 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,982 miles

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

front inner steering arm ball joint rubbers split

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 99,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,702 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,808 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 92,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 88,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

both rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems tank (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

both rear tyres heavily deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,121 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,070 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,312 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,875 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 58,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

coolant leak x2

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,956 miles

Exhaust corroding around welds and seams.

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,652 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 48,652 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tail board clamp faulty, but tail gate secure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,481 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 43,215 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,924 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,639 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,586 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 25,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,183 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 19,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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KG53 SZL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KG53 SZL, 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 KG53 SZL registered?

KG53 SZL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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