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GK03 HUA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,611 mi
Last recorded62,611 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 62,611 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 62,606 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,419 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 60,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 56,452 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,866 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 52,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,928 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,719 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,308 miles

engine management warning lamp on

offside front tyre has shallow cuts/splits on the sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,043 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 18,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,512 miles

all tyres cracked around edges

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,290 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 8,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,097 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 7,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 5,809 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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GK03 HUA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GK03 HUA, 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 GK03 HUA registered?

GK03 HUA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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