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MC52 ZBU

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,870 mi
Last recorded66,870 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 ZBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 66,870 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside&Offside inner sills corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside&Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside&Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 64,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 61,390 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 May 2023 61,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2022 57,263 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 57,263 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 53,007 miles

Front axle corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 49,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front axle corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,714 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,407 miles

o/s middle outer sill corroded

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,130 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 30,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,294 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,358 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 11,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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MC52 ZBU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,687 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC52 ZBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MC52 ZBU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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