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FV03 EKG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 100,982 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,804 miles

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody and chassis corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg near upper spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near brake hose/pipe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

general underbody and chassis corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,743 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,996 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 72,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,009 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2013 63,203 miles

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

nearside inner front cv gaiter clip needs tightening , slight seepage of grease , ok for mot

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 53,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind offside front wheel

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner c/v boots leaking grease

both rear axle bushes have small splits but no movement

small split nearside front wiper blade but still clears screen

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,325 miles

advise front wipers not clearing

advise o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,163 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 29,893 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EKG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple 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 EKG, 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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FV03 EKG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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