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DU03 LWK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LWK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,833 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Sep 2015 74,833 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,588 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,807 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,154 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 16,151 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,477 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 10,477 miles

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

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

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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DU03 LWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red 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 DU03 LWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU03 LWK registered?

DU03 LWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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