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LF03 LPY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,672 mi
Last recorded85,672 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 LPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,672 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 85,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,268 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,478 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,477 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,576 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,599 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cv gaiters slightly leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2018 69,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,883 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f inner cv gator leaking slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,195 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,574 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

small chips in screen

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,972 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,339 miles

slight play in front lower ball joints

Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,332 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,326 miles

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

O/S/R coil spring mount, rubber deteriorated and split.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 49,332 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,707 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 36,707 miles

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.

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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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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