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MOT reliability

Daihatsu Hi-jet

2,423 vehicles · 508 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,423 Daihatsu Hi-jet vehicles and 508 completed MOT tests, the Daihatsu Hi-jet has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,612 miles.

2,423
Vehicles
508
MOT tests
4,308
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Daihatsu Hi-jet problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Daihatsu Hi-jet MOT tests:

  • Other48%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Brakes8%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering5%
  • Visibility4%

Daihatsu Hi-jet pass rate by age

How the Daihatsu Hi-jet's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
16100%
21392%
31283%
41486%
51275%
61283%
71385%
81669%
91080%
102886%
112492%
122273%
131377%
141283%
151164%
161675%
172462%
183073%
193557%
202658%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,406), Diesel (15), Electric (1), Other (1)

Most common Daihatsu Hi-jet MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Daihatsu Hi-jet MOT tests:

  1. Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
  2. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (10 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (9 times)
  5. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
  6. Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
  8. Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
  9. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
  10. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
  11. Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (6 times)
  12. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)

Daihatsu Hi-jet pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2025 1 1 100% 89,347
2024 1 2 100% 25,191
2023 2 4 100% 13,392
2022 3 5 100% 26,786
2021 5 15 80% 20,018
2020 2 9 100% 86,341
2018 2 7 100% 53,076
2017 1 4 100% 23,480
2016 4 11 100% 56,461
2015 9 10 100% 51,758
2014 10 30 77% 55,381
2013 3 7 71% 52,637
2012 4 9 100% 93,081
2011 2 8 88% 101,746
2010 5 15 87% 60,431
2009 2 4 100% 69,827
2008 4 19 63% 126,336
2007 7 27 85% 78,688
2005 4 42 62% 58,161
2004 3 9 89% 65,136
2002 4 22 68% 73,743
2001 3 8 62% 47,247
2000 5 21 67% 57,246
1999 8 50 70% 71,837
1997 6 27 81% 40,285
1996 2 6 83% 71,268
1995 1 3 67% 33,708
1994 4 13 69% 64,968
1993 3 13 62% 35,093
1992 2 19 68% 54,740
1990 1 5 80% 65,880
1989 2 8 62% 33,708
1988 5 21 57% 58,128
1987 2 12 42% 79,319
1983 1 1 100% 48,322

Daihatsu Hi-jet reliability FAQ

Across 2,423 Daihatsu Hi-jet vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Daihatsu Hi-jet MOT issues are: Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Daihatsu Hi-jet in our data has covered around 59,612 miles.

Compare the Daihatsu Hi-jet

See how the Daihatsu Hi-jet stacks up against other Daihatsu models on MOT reliability:

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