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AK03 AVW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,642 mi
Last recorded41,642 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,642 miles

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,520 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished And Worn Near The Legal limit.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,064 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 35,064 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,801 miles

Both front tyres very badly perished

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 13,218 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 AVW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AVW, 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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What year was AK03 AVW registered?

AK03 AVW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is AK03 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 AVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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