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KT03 JHY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 JHY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,115 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 71,114 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering over top of suspention spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,886 miles

both headlamp lenses require further attention

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,576 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 65,544 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,570 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall starting to perish and split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,223 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,219 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 44,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,813 miles

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

Offside 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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KT03 JHY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KT03 JHY, 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 KT03 JHY registered?

KT03 JHY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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