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GP03 AOW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

86,688 mi
Last recorded86,688 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 AOW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,688 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/beam bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 86,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle/beam bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 80,556 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,579 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 75,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,587 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 70,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,631 miles

front and rear rear brakes showing slight imbalance

Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear rear brakes showing slight imbalance

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,360 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 59,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,428 miles

Front brake disc's inner surfaces corroded

Front inner brake pads getting low

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

Offside front tyre inner tread area getting low

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,021 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 35,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,224 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

rear exhaust section corroded and small section of tailpipe missing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,715 miles

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

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

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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GP03 AOW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GP03 AOW, 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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GP03 AOW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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