MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
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))
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))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front axle corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s middle outer sill corroded
rear outer sills corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?
Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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