MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
fuel pipes corroded
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FV03 EKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV03 EKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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