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VU03 KTP

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

25,584 mi
Last recorded25,584 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 KTP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 25,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 17,896 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 17,887 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 17,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 17,505 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 16,342 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 16,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,262 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 15,262 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 14,584 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 14,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 14,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,564 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 13,557 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 12,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 173,381 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2014 173,376 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 12,026 miles

advise both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 May 2013 12,026 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2012 11,603 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 10,942 miles

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

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

Under carriage heavily glazed with underbody seleant

Fail 12 May 2011 10,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Under carriage heavily glazed with underbody seleant

Pass 7 May 2010 10,064 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,263 miles

Offside mirror repaired with black rubber tape.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 6,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,250 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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VU03 KTP is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VU03 KTP, 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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VU03 KTP is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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