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DG03 HNE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HNE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,147 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 97,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Rear pipe joints corroded/Weak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts

Under body corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,307 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Rear pipe joints corroded/Weak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts

Pass 13 Jun 2015 92,446 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 87,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 79,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 65,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 65,327 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,052 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 50,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight clicking of both n/s & o/s d/shaft c.v. joints

Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,020 miles

slight clicking of both n/s & o/s d/shaft c.v. joints

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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DG03 HNE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG03 HNE, 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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DG03 HNE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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