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GP03 MXV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 MXV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 83,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm/subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 81,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm/subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,342 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 76,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,293 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 74,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Near side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Close to Excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 71,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,023 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,004 miles

Fuel tank leaking lower neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,250 miles

advise both front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,216 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyres wearing

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,772 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 5 Jun 2014 50,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,824 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,913 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 33,237 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 29,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,129 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 MXV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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