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GP03 ARF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,957 mi
Last recorded49,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ARF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has slight leak of grease

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

Wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,864 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 45,862 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,792 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,790 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 30,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,100 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,954 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 3,818 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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GP03 ARF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GP03 ARF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP03 ARF?

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What year was GP03 ARF registered?

GP03 ARF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is GP03 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 ARF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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