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WN52 VUY

2003 Daihatsu Hijet

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,569 mi
Last recorded75,569 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Hijet45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 VUY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 75,569 miles

rear brake readings obtained only after excessive pressure applied on brake pedal

Fail 19 May 2015 75,569 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake readings obtained only after excessive pressure applied on brake pedal

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,248 miles

EML on dash

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

EML on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,436 miles

LPG tank rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2011 694,434 miles

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

LPG tank rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,434 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

LPG tank rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,708 miles

n/s mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

rear view mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

rear view mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,824 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,085 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,449 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 36,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,803 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 26,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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WN52 VUY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WN52 VUY, 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 WN52 VUY registered?

WN52 VUY is a 2003 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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