CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU03 FVW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,295 mi
Last recorded81,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 FVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,295 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 81,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake binding to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg and spring hanger corrode to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe not clipped up (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,967 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 78,960 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,056 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 75,024 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,477 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,387 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,997 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,818 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 56,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,547 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,901 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,534 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2007 34,398 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,923 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 29,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU03 FVW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU03 FVW?

You can check the full history of NU03 FVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU03 FVW registered?

NU03 FVW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is NU03 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 FVW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU03 FVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU03 FVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.