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OY03 MWG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,199 mi
Last recorded116,199 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 MWG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,958 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 102,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 95,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,521 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test seat belts not tested(rear)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test seat belts not tested(rear)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 90,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 90,981 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,411 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

slight bind front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,439 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight bind front brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind front brakes

Fail 7 Dec 2011 85,618 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s sunvisor taped in up position

slight bind front brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,558 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 57,425 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 57,425 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 43,504 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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OY03 MWG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY03 MWG, 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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OY03 MWG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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