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HW02 EJK

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 EJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 52,845 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 45,423 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,587 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,356 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 42,356 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,206 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 42,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,941 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 40,941 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,392 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,908 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,615 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,376 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,673 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,692 miles

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

advise both brear tyre outer side walls perished (starting to crack )

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,692 miles

advise both brear tyre outer side walls perished (starting to crack )

Fail 22 Feb 2008 19,919 miles

General condition osr tyre ,walls starting to crack.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,919 miles

General condition osr tyre ,walls starting to crack.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,578 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,191 miles

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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HW02 EJK is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HW02 EJK, 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 HW02 EJK registered?

HW02 EJK is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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