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DS03 KHR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,891 mi
Last recorded40,891 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,134 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 39,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 38,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,564 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,078 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn/pitting

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,078 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn/pitting

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 36,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside and offside front tyres have cracking on wall/tread

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking on wall/tread

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,715 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside and offside front tyres have cracking on wall/tread

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracking on wall/tread

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,072 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,072 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,180 miles

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

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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DS03 KHR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS03 KHR, 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 DS03 KHR registered?

DS03 KHR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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