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KU52 HWM

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 HWM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 119,224 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 119,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 109,118 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 109,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 107,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,589 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,371 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,081 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,541 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,875 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn smooth wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,029 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,029 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,854 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,767 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,274 miles

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

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 32,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,750 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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KU52 HWM is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,295cc petrol 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 KU52 HWM, 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 KU52 HWM registered?

KU52 HWM is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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