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KV53 FHL

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,908 mi
Last recorded99,908 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FHL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,908 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,378 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,200 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on LPG Tank

corrosion on under body

Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,641 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on LPG tank

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,218 miles

Clutc pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,204 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Clutc pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,674 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,674 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,224 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear light units Loose.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,224 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear light units Loose.

Rear wiper blade split.

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,301 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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KV53 FHL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KV53 FHL, 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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KV53 FHL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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