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DU03 ZBT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,462 mi
Last recorded102,462 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 ZBT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,833 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 97,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 96,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 96,560 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2017 94,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 92,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,656 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2013 76,562 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 70,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 65,322 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 60,929 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 60,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,729 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2008 50,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 47,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,061 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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DU03 ZBT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DU03 ZBT, 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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DU03 ZBT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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