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HK03 ZXB

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,896 mi
Last recorded110,896 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ZXB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 110,896 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 15 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 30 % , at limit , recommend attention

Oil leaks ; engine & gearbox

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views

Fail 9 Aug 2014 110,896 miles

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

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

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 15 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 30 % , at limit , recommend attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leaks ; engine & gearbox

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,505 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,162 miles

Nearside front brake disc is corroded and pitted

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,162 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc is corroded and pitted

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,229 miles

High level stoplamp is not working

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,974 miles

N/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 14 Jul 2010 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,327 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FRONT WIPERBLADES ARE DETERIORATED

Pass 8 Jul 2008 53,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,490 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 43,419 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,591 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 ZXB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK03 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

HK03 ZXB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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