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KV53 FGZ

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,261 mi
Last recorded55,261 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FGZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,261 miles

Corrosion on offside front outer sill

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 50,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70X13 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70X13 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70X13 [ASAP] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 46,802 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 41,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,082 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 38,082 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,224 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 37,224 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 36,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 36,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 34,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,250 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 29,250 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,547 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,874 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 22,874 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 20,856 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 20,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,381 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,812 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
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KV53 FGZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 62,208 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 Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 FGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Extol typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 FGZ registered?

KV53 FGZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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