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AK03 AVV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

50,734 mi
Last recorded50,734 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AVV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 50,734 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe to tank slight leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sill ends holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension and components corroded

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded

Both front shocks corroded and dust covers split

Both rear inner sills heavily undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread and run off inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,788 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 1 Oct 2024 44,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 44,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 44,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed next to coil spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed next to axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,185 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 43,185 miles

Fuel pipe leaking FUEL FILLER PIPE TO TANK LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED NEXT TO SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CORRODED NEXT TO SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 40,116 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,393 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,642 miles

Offside sun visor damaged slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to cyls (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filler hose damp/oily

Fail 2 Oct 2018 36,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lambda (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside sun visor damaged slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to cyls (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filler hose damp/oily

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 33,022 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre temp repaired (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 31,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre temp repaired (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 27,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,780 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,823 miles

near side off side tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 5,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,486 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,581 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 AVV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVV, 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 AVV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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