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LE03 VCT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

21,697 mi
Last recorded21,697 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VCT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 21,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 21,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 21,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. blowing from pipe / silencer area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 21,338 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. blowing from pipe / silencer area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting / deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is splitting/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is splitting/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 21,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is splitting/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is splitting/deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 20,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 20,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 19,787 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,432 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 19,432 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,727 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 18,727 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 17,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,636 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 15,636 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,090 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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LE03 VCT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LE03 VCT, 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 LE03 VCT registered?

LE03 VCT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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