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KV53 FHM

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,202 mi
Last recorded55,202 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FHM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 55,202 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,161 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak steel coolant pipe corroded leaking ()

Central Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter and pipes ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Front Lower leaf spring corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 54,604 miles

Central Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Plus fuel filter ()

Central Rear Lower LPG gas tank CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 54,604 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Plus fuel filter ()

Central Rear Lower LPG gas tank CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,480 miles

Central Rear Lower LPG tank outer skin badly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked at side (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,311 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,206 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 41,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,750 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,754 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 FHM is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KV53 FHM, 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 KV53 FHM registered?

KV53 FHM is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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