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DU03 ZBY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,317 mi
Last recorded120,317 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 ZBY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2020 120,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556513 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2019 108,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 108,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556513 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 100,260 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,575 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,575 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,639 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 62,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 47,299 miles

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

slight travel on hanbrake

Fail 12 May 2012 47,299 miles

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

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

slight travel on hanbrake

Pass 25 May 2011 37,632 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 37,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 30,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,546 miles

Nearside front tyre leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,249 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 ZBY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZBY, 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 DU03 ZBY registered?

DU03 ZBY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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