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FV03 EKU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,558 mi
Last recorded150,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 150,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 150,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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)

Offside Front subframe bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 139,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 127,429 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 127,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2014 113,890 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 102,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 89,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,587 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 76,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 63,734 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 51,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,850 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 EKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

FV03 EKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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