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HK03 CCU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,539 mi
Last recorded26,539 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 CCU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 26,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 26,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Box is blowing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 39,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 22,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 19,587 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 19,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 18,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 18,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,755 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 12,222 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,391 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 4,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,678 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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HK03 CCU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HK03 CCU, 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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What year was HK03 CCU registered?

HK03 CCU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is HK03 CCU safe to buy?

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