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HV03 HPJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,822 mi
Last recorded37,822 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 HPJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,822 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 37,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface area more the 80% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 36,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 36,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 30,656 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

both front wheels binding slightly

rear engine /gearbox support bracket has deep surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and end corroded close to fail (7.1.2)

engine lower support beam corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 22,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking tank filler neck pipe had leak ,fitted new hose clip (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and end corroded close to fail (7.1.2)

engine lower support beam corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 19,994 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper could clear better

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,100 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,684 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 15,176 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2010 13,471 miles

front wishbones corroded

rear brakes noisey

rear tyre perished

wipers could clear better

Pass 1 May 2009 12,183 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 10,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,425 miles

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

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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HV03 HPJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV03 HPJ, 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 HV03 HPJ registered?

HV03 HPJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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