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VK02 VVS

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,400 mi
Last recorded72,400 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 VVS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 72,400 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 71,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 70,771 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 68,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded limit valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,295 miles

Drivers belt buckle casing missing.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pick up bed corroded and holed.

Slight play at both front steering arms.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,295 miles

Drivers belt buckle casing missing.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pick up bed corroded and holed.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play at both front steering arms.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded limiter valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion taken place on pickup base

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

Front brake discs dirt shields corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside headlight dull (intermittent)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded limiter valve to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion taken place on pickup base

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

Front brake discs dirt shields corroding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside headlight dull (intermittent)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside seat belt buckle cover missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken away (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low needs manually adjusting (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,587 miles

Engine MIL lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Engine MIL lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,026 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,568 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 39,568 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OS seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,010 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,462 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,181 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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VK02 VVS is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VK02 VVS, 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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VK02 VVS is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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