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FV03 EKR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EKR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing more than offside but no brake imbalance or binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 65,138 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing more than offside but no brake imbalance or binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread and wearing on inner

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 62,563 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower than off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread and wearing on inner

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 56,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 55,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,965 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 50,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,528 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,578 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,716 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,704 miles

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

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

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 EKR 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

FV03 EKR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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