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MF02 LYC

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,556 mi
Last recorded54,556 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 LYC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 46,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 46,050 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt os n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,742 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 37,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 34,851 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear back box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 31,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear back box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,008 miles

clutch slipping badly.

both rear tyres cracking wall/tread areas,

Fail 18 Jun 2014 30,008 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

clutch slipping badly.

both rear tyres cracking wall/tread areas,

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,680 miles

engine management light on.light cracking both rear tyre wall/tread areas, n/s/f headlamp glass misted,

Fail 5 Jun 2013 26,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on.light cracking both rear tyre wall/tread areas, n/s/f headlamp glass misted,

front brake pads low,

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,050 miles

cracking on all four tyre wall/tread areas, front inner pads low,

Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,212 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut and light cracking wall area, o/s/r tyre light cracking wall area,

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,380 miles

small cut n/s/f tyre wall, light cracking o/s/r tyre walls

Fail 19 Jun 2010 17,380 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

small cut n/s/f tyre wall, light cracking o/s/r tyre walls

Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,006 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,260 miles

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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MF02 LYC is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MF02 LYC, 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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MF02 LYC is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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