2002 Daihatsu Hijet — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 788 MOT tests analysed for the 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 69.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 35.8% in the 90-120k group versus 12.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 22.3% | 176 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.2% | 120 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 8.8% | 69 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.6% | 68 |
| 5 | Suspension | 7.4% | 58 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.2% | 57 |
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 | 102 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 79 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 69 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 58 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 57 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 54 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 30.1% | 237 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.9% | 220 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 24.4% | 192 |
| 4 | Tyres | 20.3% | 160 |
| 5 | Other defects | 16.6% | 131 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.6% | 107 |
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 | 50 | 12.0% |
| 30-60k | 339 | 31.0% |
| 60-90k | 274 | 32.5% |
| 90-120k | 109 | 35.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 199 | 31.7% |
| 2022 | 170 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | 164 | 31.7% |
| 2024 | 142 | 29.6% |
| 2025 | 113 | 31.9% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Hijet
Before buying a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 22.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (22.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.2% 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 (8.8% 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 2002 Daihatsu Hijets pass their MOT?
69.2% of the 788 2002 Daihatsu Hijet MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.3% of tests, followed by brakes (15.2%).
Does the 2002 Hijet get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.0% in the 0-30k band to 35.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 788 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.