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FV03 EKJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,533 mi
Last recorded126,533 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,533 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,001 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

welding repairs to rear covered with thick paint passed magnet test

Pass 5 Dec 2015 117,457 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 5 Dec 2015 117,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,850 miles

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic trims shields and gaurds covering some perscribed areas

Fail 3 Nov 2014 112,850 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

fuel pipes corroded

plastic trims shields and gaurds covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs pitted and worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 28 Sep 2013 112,034 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted and worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2012 107,511 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front and rear tyres cracking

front brake discs pitted

front macphereson mounts stiff in operation

front shock absorrbers corroded

fuel pipes very corroded

plastic trims shields aand guards covering some perscribed areas

vehicle has been standing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 107,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front brake discs pitted

front macphereson struts stiff in operation

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle has been standing

Pass 23 May 2008 95,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,171 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 EKJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV03 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

FV03 EKJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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