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DC03 HGM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,382 mi
Last recorded77,382 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HGM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,931 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 73,929 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,814 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,829 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,289 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,867 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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,806 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 41,294 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,268 miles

rear wiper blade required

Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,878 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn slightly on both edges

Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,488 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,153 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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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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