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NU03 FVV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,084 mi
Last recorded50,084 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 FVV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jul 2014 50,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,586 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 45,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,408 miles

Radio is missing

Rear wiper blade rubber is badly perished

small Oil leak to engine

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,408 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Radio is missing

Rear wiper blade rubber is badly perished

small Oil leak to engine

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,594 miles

Smal oil leak appears to be from oil filter area

Fail 29 Jun 2010 40,594 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Smal oil leak appears to be from oil filter area

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,325 miles

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)

engine oil leak/oil filter leaking

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2009 37,325 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

engine oil leak/oil filter leaking

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 6 Jun 2008 31,957 miles

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

low tyre tread to near side front tyre

slight oil leak to oil filter

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,957 miles

low tyre tread to near side front tyre

slight oil leak to oil filter

Pass 16 Jun 2007 27,748 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST TAIL PIPE/PART OF PIPE MISSING NEEDS ATTENTION

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK TO OIL FILTER

Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,269 miles

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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NU03 FVV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU03 FVV, 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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What year was NU03 FVV registered?

NU03 FVV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is NU03 FVV safe to buy?

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