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AK03 AVR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,589 mi
Last recorded100,589 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AVR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,326 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler kneck area (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,440 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg - x2 places - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,186 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,186 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,798 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 79,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,773 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,739 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s c v gaitor slight leak of grease but is secure

Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,814 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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AK03 AVR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK03 AVR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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