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FV03 EKX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

43,860 mi
Last recorded43,860 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EKX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both mirror covers missing

engine management light on

offside rear lense has slight damage

rear shockers have a light misting of oil

Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 41,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,679 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,679 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2014 35,852 miles

Deep split in nearside front tyre

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

MIL illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 35,852 miles

Deep split in nearside front tyre

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

MIL illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,278 miles

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,277 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,857 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,857 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,282 miles

REARAXLE BONDED BUSHESBOTH BADLY CRACKED,

Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

REARAXLE BONDED BUSHESBOTH BADLY CRACKED,

TYRE SIZE,S FRONT 165/55/13, REAR SIZE 155/65/13,

Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,984 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,851 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 20,851 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,051 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,051 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,377 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 EKX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 EKX, 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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FV03 EKX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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