Daihatsu Hijet
From 1,851 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 118 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 118 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 102 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 87 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 77 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 59 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 59 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 53 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 50 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 48 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 48 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.8% of Hijet failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 12.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £132.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 68.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated |
| 2002 | 63.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective |
| 2001 | 66.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2000 | 65% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 1999 | 62% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1998 | 60.5% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 1997 | 64.6% | service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 1996 | 78.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hijets tested had between 48,616 and 79,931 miles on the clock.
At 60,787 median miles, the Hijet has 0.056 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Daihatsu models
| Daihatsu Sirion | 68.1% |
| Daihatsu Terios | 68.3% |
| Daihatsu Fourtrak | 67.5% |
| Daihatsu Charade | 65.5% |
| Daihatsu Copen | 77.1% |
Common questions
What is the Daihatsu Hijet MOT pass rate?
The Daihatsu Hijet has a 65.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,851 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Hijet?
The most common MOT failure on the Daihatsu Hijet is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 118 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Daihatsu Hijet at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Daihatsu Hijet is 60,787 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,616 and 79,931 miles.
Buying a used Hijet?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 65.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £132 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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