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FV03 EKP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,354 mi
Last recorded58,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EKP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front mirror back missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,354 miles

offside front mirror back missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s front bumper damaged/insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,998 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP IN-OP

Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,998 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP IN-OP

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,013 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,013 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 23,029 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 23,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,606 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 EKP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKP, 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

How do I check the history of FV03 EKP?

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What year was FV03 EKP registered?

FV03 EKP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is FV03 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 EKP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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