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Daihatsu Hijet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,295 cc

T516 ADYMOT history

T516 ADY is a blue petrol Daihatsu Hijet first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,889 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 ADY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Hijet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 ADY was last recorded at 52,889 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2008: 2,283 miles, lower than 40,941 miles on 17 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,883 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,889 miles
  • 2024 – 50,694 miles
  • 2023 – 49,123 miles
  • 2022 – 45,935 miles
  • 2021 – 44,040 miles
  • 2020 – 41,775 miles
  • 2019 – 40,817 miles
  • 2016 – 38,203 miles
  • 2015 – 37,308 miles
  • 2014 – 36,132 miles
  • 2013 – 35,793 miles
  • 2012 – 33,001 miles
  • 2011 – 26,564 miles
  • 2010 – 20,283 miles
  • 2009 – 10,447 miles
  • 2008 – 2,283 miles
  • 2007 – 40,941 miles
  • 2006 – 38,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion repair under camper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,889 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    288186666045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail52,883 miles (+2,189)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    245291731488
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass50,694 miles (+1,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    643950357112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass49,123 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,123 miles
    Test number
    311627102469
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,935 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    236202251960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Fail45,931 miles (+17)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    242700089004
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail45,914 miles (+1,874)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    991674304942
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass44,040 miles (+2,265)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,040 miles
    Test number
    878079180330
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass41,775 miles (+958)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,775 miles
    Test number
    814517963158
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass40,817 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,817 miles
    Test number
    958256034943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion repair under camper
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  11. Fail40,805 miles (+2,602)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,805 miles
    Test number
    436366446642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp reflector deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion repair under camper
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  12. Pass38,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    605266833405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,203 miles (+895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,203 miles
    Test number
    755417939536
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

  14. Pass37,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    728170195165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,308 miles (+1,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    866259185198
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass36,132 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,132 miles
    Test number
    957303004207
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass35,793 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    299550103220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,001 miles (+6,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,001 miles
    Test number
    999336602287
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass26,564 miles (+6,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,564 miles
    Test number
    196157901236
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass20,283 miles (+9,836)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,283 miles
    Test number
    481229500298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,447 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,447 miles
    Test number
    430227899129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,283 miles (-38,658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    2,283 miles
    Test number
    702458498102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,941 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    864778097181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,476 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,476 miles
    Test number
    794953577046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    841170786080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 ADY

Does T516 ADY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T516 ADY is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T516 ADY?
The MOT on T516 ADY is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T516 ADY done?
T516 ADY was recorded at 52,889 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 728 miles a year.
Has T516 ADY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 ADY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T516 ADY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T516 ADY find?
T516 ADY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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