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FY03 EBU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,075 mi
Last recorded62,075 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer pin holes and weak (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres = 1.6 mm with surface cracks on treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,892 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,605 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,705 miles

rear tail pipe deteriating

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,760 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,753 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 27,633 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on treaded area

Fail 7 May 2008 27,625 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on treaded area

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 19,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,955 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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FY03 EBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 EBU, 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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FY03 EBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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