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FE03 PFK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 PFK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,607 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,402 miles

gearbox slight leak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 38,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox slight leak

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,771 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,898 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust badly corroded at rear

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,642 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2011 37,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

discs badly corroded inner faces

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,455 miles

front brake discs inner faces worn /corroded near to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight split ns wiper blade

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,809 miles

both front tyres worn on the edge

small 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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FE03 PFK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE03 PFK, 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 FE03 PFK registered?

FE03 PFK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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