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FV03 ELC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,077 mi
Last recorded46,077 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ELC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 46,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,333 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 42,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,530 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside inner gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside mirror casing missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 38,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside inner gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside mirror casing missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,403 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 35,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,203 miles

both inner c.v boots grease leaking past small metal securing band fastening but boots secure and not split

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

rear axle mounting rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2015 33,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner c.v boots grease leaking past small metal securing band fastening but boots secure and not split

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

rear axle mounting rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,776 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,776 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,555 miles

front brake discs inner face's poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear axle mounting rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,209 miles

front brake discs inner faces poor condition

tiny play in offside front lower suspension arm bottom ball joint

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,699 miles

both front brake discs inner face's rusting

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

tiny play starting in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,925 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,898 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 ELC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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