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OE03 PWK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PWK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,001 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 May 2019 66,704 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,703 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,812 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak.

exhaust rear tailpipe excessively corroded/deteraited.

o/s/r shock absorber has slight seepage of fluid.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,617 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 55,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear bracket/hangar excessively corroded/deteriated.

front brake discs slighty scored/pitted.

n/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter slighty deteriated.

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner and outer shoulders.

o/s/f headlamp aim was slightly too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

service brake pedal slightly spongy.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,194 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,833 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,475 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 42,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,062 miles

front and rear registration plates number incorrectly spaced

offside rear tyre perrished

wipper blades splitting

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 27,062 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,039 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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OE03 PWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE03 PWK, 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 OE03 PWK registered?

OE03 PWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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