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GK03 HVL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HVL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 67,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front inner c.v gator seeping grease

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 66,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front inner c.v gator seeping grease

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,026 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 63,026 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,754 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,583 miles

both rear axle bushes well cracked/split

Fail 17 Apr 2013 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres very low on tread

both rear axle bushes well cracked/split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,768 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,463 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 15,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,365 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 HVL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK03 HVL, 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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GK03 HVL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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