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WK03 VPL

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,769 mi
Last recorded87,769 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VPL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,779 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,674 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both wipers split

slight free play in steering idler

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,592 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both wipers split

slight free play in steering idler

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate deteriorated

slight free play in steering idler

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight free play in steering idler

Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,635 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight free play in steering idler

Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,762 miles

Coolant leak

still slightly low b/reading o/s/r

Fail 22 Jan 2007 45,760 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant leak from rad

coolant leak from water pump

Pass 7 Sep 2006 4,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 4,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WK03 VPL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK03 VPL, 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 WK03 VPL registered?

WK03 VPL is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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