MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
cv gaiters slightly leaking
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
cv gaiters slightly leaking
both front lower ball joints slight play
front brake pads wearing low
n/s/f inner cv gator leaking slightly
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
small chips in screen
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
chips in screen
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
chips in screen
slight play in front lower ball joints
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R coil spring mount, rubber deteriorated and split.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside rear coil springs lower rubber cups perished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF03 LPY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 LF03 LPY, 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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LF03 LPY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 August 2003.
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