At a Glance
The Daihatsu Hijet has 20 identified common problems across 4 generations, with the S100 (1994-1999) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 94K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Daihatsu Hijet common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Daihatsu Hijet generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Daihatsu Hijet MOT Failures
Every reason Daihatsu Hijet vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 11.72% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 11.02% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.43% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.34% |
| 5 | Windscreen washer not working | 5.64% |
| 6 | Exhaust system fault | 5.46% |
| 7 | Stop lamp not working | 5.41% |
| 8 | Suspension mounting corroded | 3.12% |
| 9 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.75% |
| 10 | Tyre condition | 2.59% |
| 11 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.46% |
| 12 | Front lamp not working | 2.35% |
| 13 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 2.01% |
| 14 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.71% |
| 15 | Brake pads or linings worn | 1.66% |
| 16 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.56% |
| 17 | Fog lamp not working | 1.43% |
| 18 | Chassis condition | 1.38% |
| 19 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 1.26% |
| 20 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.19% |
| 21 | Track rod end worn | 1.09% |
| 22 | Indicator fault | 0.99% |
| 23 | Position lamp not working | 0.94% |
| 24 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.85% |
| 25 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.82% |
| 26 | Headlamp fault | 0.81% |
| 27 | Rear lamp not working | 0.80% |
| 28 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.73% |
| 29 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.69% |
| 30 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.68% |
| 31 | Front suspension fault | 0.62% |
| 32 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.56% |
| 33 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.56% |
| 34 | Parking brake condition | 0.55% |
| 35 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.53% |
| 36 | Horn not working | 0.53% |
| 37 | Brake pedal fault | 0.50% |
| 38 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.47% |
| 39 | Seat belt condition | 0.45% |
| 40 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.36% |
| 41 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.35% |
| 42 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.30% |
| 43 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.28% |
| 44 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.27% |
| 45 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.26% |
| 46 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.26% |
| 47 | Rear suspension fault | 0.25% |
| 48 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.22% |
| 49 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.22% |
| 50 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.21% |
| 51 | Brake fluid leak | 0.20% |
| 52 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.20% |
| 53 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.20% |
| 54 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.20% |
| 55 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.19% |
| 56 | Spare wheel fault | 0.17% |
| 57 | Steering arm worn | 0.16% |
| 58 | Steering column fault | 0.13% |
| 59 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.12% |
| 60 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.11% |
| 61 | Electrical switch fault | 0.10% |
| 62 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.10% |
| 63 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.10% |
| 64 | Steering operation fault | 0.10% |
| 65 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.10% |
| 66 | Drag link end worn | 0.09% |
| 67 | Steering lock fault | 0.09% |
| 68 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.09% |
| 69 | Body security fault | 0.08% |
| 70 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.08% |
| 71 | Steering rack fault | 0.07% |
| 72 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.07% |
| 73 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 74 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.07% |
| 75 | Steering free play excessive | 0.07% |
| 76 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.07% |
| 77 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.07% |
| 78 | Brake caliper fault | 0.06% |
| 79 | Driveshaft fault | 0.06% |
| 80 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.05% |
| 81 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.05% |
| 82 | Speedometer fault | 0.05% |
| 83 | Brake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 84 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 85 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.04% |
| 86 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.04% |
| 87 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Engine oil leak | 0.03% |
| 90 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 91 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Towbar fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 94 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 96 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 98 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.02% |
| 99 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.02% |
| 100 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Propshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Airbag warning light on | 0.02% |
| 105 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 107 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 109 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.02% |
| 110 | Steering coupling worn | 0.02% |
| 111 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 114 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.01% |
| 115 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.01% |
| 116 | Exhaust leak | 0.01% |
| 117 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Dropside damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 119 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 122 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 126 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 127 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 128 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 130 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 133 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 134 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | ABS fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 140 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 145 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 147 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 152 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 161 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 166 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 167 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 167 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Daihatsu Hijet MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Daihatsu Hijet, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Daihatsu Hijet problems?
Based on analysis of 94K Daihatsu Hijet MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 20 identified common problems across 4 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Daihatsu Hijet generation has the most problems?
The Daihatsu Hijet S100 (1994-1999) (1994–1999) has the highest number of identified common problems (29). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Daihatsu Hijet?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Daihatsu Hijet owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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