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S957 KUA

1998 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,514 mi
Last recorded86,514 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Hijet56,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 KUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,514 miles

front brake discs deteriorated/pitted slightly

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 86,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs deteriorated/pitted slightly

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,815 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front coil springs and rear leaf spring corroded

low effort on rear service brake

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,107 miles

ns headlamp has beam deflector fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in top steering column top mount

vehicle underside covered in underbody sealant

Fail 2 Dec 2022 81,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in top steering column top mount

vehicle underside covered in underbody sealant

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going into brake compensator. (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion of body around both rear wheel arches.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 78,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

some rut under car

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,560 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion around N/S/F top suspension mount area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear of sill and wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion rear of sill and wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight corrosion on fuel pipe by fuel filter

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both side rear sills corroded

slight leak from fuel tank

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,254 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both side rear sills corroded

slight leak from fuel tank

Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,315 miles

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

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 12 Sep 2012 62,630 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 59,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

b/s/r doors not opening from out side

Fail 9 Sep 2009 52,766 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

b/s/r doors not opening from out side

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,410 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 36,659 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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S957 KUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 56,200 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 S957 KUA, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S957 KUA is a 1998 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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