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VE54 NDG

2005 Daihatsu Hijet

White Lpg 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,600 mi
Last recorded53,600 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Hijet43,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 NDG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 53,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,194 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 53,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,816 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,815 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,841 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,546 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 35,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,144 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,143 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,865 miles

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

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

some play in ball joints and steering joints

Fail 17 Feb 2010 32,865 miles

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

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

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

some play in ball joints and steering joints

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,440 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 28,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,640 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VE54 NDG is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 43,078 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 VE54 NDG, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE54 NDG registered?

VE54 NDG is a 2005 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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