MOT Status
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77,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s front coil spring front shocker suspension arms and rear axle and rear axle mounts all are corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner body sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front both (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle, axle and coil spring mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel feed pipe is corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
chip in windscreen
engine management light on
slight seepage from the n/s driveshaft boot
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
noise from cv joints
offside mirror casing missing
pulling to the left on the road
slight seepage from nearside inner cv boot
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
noise from cv joints
offside mirror casing missing
pulling to the left on the road
slight seepage from nearside inner cv boot
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)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal slightly spongy
nearside front brakes grabbing slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear wiper blade required
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
offside front tyre worn slightly on both edges
REAR WIPER BLADE TORN
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
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DC03 HGM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 DC03 HGM, 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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DC03 HGM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 August 2003.
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