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HJ02 NHK

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,854 mi
Last recorded48,854 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 NHK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 48,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 48,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,109 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,870 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 37,866 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + perished wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,570 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured [BOTH] (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 35,570 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured [BOTH] (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [BOTH] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,903 miles

Front brake pads appear to be low?

Offside small corroded area on front section of doorstep

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,241 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 26,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,886 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,876 miles

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,195 miles

signs of perishing on rear tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,309 miles

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,572 miles

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked and perished

Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,506 miles

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

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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HJ02 NHK is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 NHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ02 NHK registered?

HJ02 NHK is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is HJ02 NHK safe to buy?

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