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AV03 ZVK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,287 mi
Last recorded81,287 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZVK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,287 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,621 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 71,621 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine warning lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 24 May 2013 67,797 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 67,625 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 49,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 34,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 30,425 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 24,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2008 17,389 miles

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

both front wipers deteriorating

Fail 27 May 2008 17,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wipers deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 14,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,222 miles

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

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

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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AV03 ZVK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV03 ZVK, 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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AV03 ZVK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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