Where in Britain does the Daihatsu Hijet fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 46.3% of 6,774 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Daihatsu Hijet failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Brighton (BN): 64.8% against 45.9% elsewhere (+19.0 points). It does best in Birmingham (B), −12.3 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Daihatsu Hijet MOT statistics · check a Daihatsu Hijet by registration
Daihatsu Hijet in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton (BN) | 64.8 | 45.9 | +19.0 | +11.1 to +26.8 | 145 (rough estimate) |
| Truro (TR) | 62.0 | 46.0 | +16.0 | +6.8 to +25.3 | 108 (rough estimate) |
| Bournemouth (BH) | 58.4 | 46.1 | +12.3 | +2.6 to +22.0 | 101 (rough estimate) |
| Norwich (NR) | 58.2 | 46.0 | +12.2 | +3.7 to +20.6 | 134 (rough estimate) |
| Taunton (TA) | 56.3 | 46.1 | +10.2 | +0.9 to +19.4 | 112 (rough estimate) |
| Plymouth (PL) | 55.1 | 46.0 | +9.0 | +1.6 to +16.4 | 178 (rough estimate) |
| Swansea (SA) | 54.2 | 46.1 | +8.1 | −1.4 to +17.6 | 107 (rough estimate) |
| Portsmouth (PO) | 53.9 | 45.9 | +7.9 | +1.9 to +14.0 | 271 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 52.3 | 46.1 | +6.2 | −0.5 to +13.0 | 218 (rough estimate) |
| Cardiff (CF) | 52.1 | 46.2 | +5.9 | −3.1 to +14.9 | 121 (rough estimate) |
| Exeter (EX) | 49.8 | 46.2 | +3.6 | −3.2 to +10.4 | 215 (rough estimate) |
| Torquay (TQ) | 48.7 | 46.2 | +2.5 | −6.7 to +11.7 | 115 (rough estimate) |
| Gloucester (GL) | 45.1 | 46.3 | −1.2 | −10.9 to +8.5 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Tonbridge (TN) | 44.9 | 46.3 | −1.4 | −9.5 to +6.7 | 147 (rough estimate) |
| Bath (BA) | 44.5 | 46.3 | −1.7 | −11.1 to +7.6 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Leicester (LE) | 39.6 | 46.4 | −6.8 | −16.4 to +2.9 | 101 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 34.1 | 46.5 | −12.3 | −20.8 to −3.9 | 123 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,774 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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