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EK52 GRU

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,951 mi
Last recorded39,951 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 GRU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 39,951 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 39,951 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 38,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 37,445 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 37,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,111 miles

Nearside sill in poor condition

all welded repairs undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2022 36,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2021 35,050 miles

Front both front brake discs, inner faces in deteriorating

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 35,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front brake discs, inner faces in deteriorating

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,956 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 28,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 24,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 23,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 23,217 miles

Nearside Outer Sill showing light corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 21,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,897 miles

both rear inner wheel arches rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,698 miles

both rear inner sills/wheel arches rusty

both rear inner tyre walls perished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,248 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,410 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,592 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ENDS

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,499 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 7,149 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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EK52 GRU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK52 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK52 GRU registered?

EK52 GRU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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