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FY03 FEP

2003 Daihatsu Cuore

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,830 mi
Last recorded62,830 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Cuore38,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FEP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,830 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,818 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside front and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,859 miles

Engine management light on

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking union to flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,277 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 59,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,648 miles

engine warnining lamp on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,123 miles

engine light on indicating a fault

Fail 18 Nov 2013 54,123 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,394 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,573 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,352 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,019 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,279 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 28,279 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,873 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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FY03 FEP is a 2003 Daihatsu Cuore in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 38,448 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 FEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY03 FEP is a 2003 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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