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EJ03 NBK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,748 mi
Last recorded64,748 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 NBK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,519 miles

Both front tyres split between tread close to cords

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 57,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres split between tread close to cords

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 54,650 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,855 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 May 2011 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing and cracking up

n/s/f tyre worn and cut in outer edge

o/s/r and n/s/r axle beam mounting bushes splitting

o/s/r brake performance showing distortion

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

oil leak on engine

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 11 May 2010 37,237 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 31,271 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres walls perishing

front disc pitted

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 8 May 2009 31,271 miles

front disc pitted

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

both rear tyres walls perishing

Pass 19 May 2008 26,493 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,240 miles

front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2006 17,256 miles

oil leak

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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EJ03 NBK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ03 NBK, 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 EJ03 NBK registered?

EJ03 NBK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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