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FV03 EKF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EKF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side bumper damage

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side bumper damage

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,116 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light out

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

both rear tyre(s) showing sign(s) of cracking

clutch has high bite

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,591 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 39,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,678 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front drive constant velocity noisey

long travel on foot brake

nearside front inner constant velocity joint leaking grease

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Sep 2011 31,669 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front drive constant velocity noisey

long travel on foot brake

nearside front inner constant velocity joint leaking grease

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 27,204 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,690 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 22,682 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 22,629 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm

slight wheel bind to o/s/f

small cracks and cuts to rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 17,719 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,572 miles

front brake dsiscs slightly corroded

slight brake judder felt on brake test from front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,768 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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FV03 EKF 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 65%.

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 FV03 EKF, 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 FV03 EKF registered?

FV03 EKF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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