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WV51 WSW

2001 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,939 mi
Last recorded37,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Hijet48,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 WSW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 37,939 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lenes damaged

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

general underside corroded inc suspension

Fail 7 Jan 2026 37,939 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lenes damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underside corroded inc suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2024 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear leaf spring bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and suspension

Fail 1 Feb 2024 37,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,796 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 35,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,272 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 34,268 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 31,626 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,928 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 29,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,068 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,750 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,015 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 20,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,634 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 16,556 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,720 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 13,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,878 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 9,848 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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WV51 WSW is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 48,610 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 WV51 WSW, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV51 WSW registered?

WV51 WSW is a 2001 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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