2000 Daihatsu Hijet — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 672 MOT tests, the 2000 Daihatsu Hijet recorded a 65.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the 2000 Hijet comes out 8.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 25.6% of all tests — 6.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, headlamp and headlamp aim — service brake performance alone was recorded 97 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Hijet fails 33.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 33.6% at 90-120k, a spread of only 0.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 30.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 37.9% in 2021 to 30.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 25.6% | 172 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 126 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 12.3% | 83 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.1% | 68 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.8% | 66 |
| 6 | Suspension | 8.9% | 60 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 97 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 91 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 83 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 78 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 64 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 61 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 30.5% | 205 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.0% | 175 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.0% | 141 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 19.2% | 129 |
| 5 | Tyres | 17.6% | 118 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.0% | 94 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 45 | 33.3% |
| 30-60k | 255 | 32.9% |
| 60-90k | 253 | 37.1% |
| 90-120k | 107 | 33.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 177 | 37.9% |
| 2022 | 162 | 32.7% |
| 2023 | 128 | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 110 | 36.4% |
| 2025 | 95 | 30.5% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Hijet
On a 2000 Hijet, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 25.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (25.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (18.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (12.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Daihatsu Hijets pass their MOT?
65.2% of the 672 2000 Daihatsu Hijet MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 34.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Daihatsu Hijet?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 25.6% of tests, followed by brakes (18.8%).
Does the 2000 Hijet get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 33.3% in the 0-30k band to 33.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 672 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.