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PG03 FUA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 FUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,503 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION/ FUEL PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW/ DETERIORATED

Fail 14 Jun 2017 108,499 miles

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

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

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

BODY/ SUSPENSION/ FUEL PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW/ DETERIORATED

Pass 22 Mar 2016 102,988 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,401 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 96,399 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,909 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded and part missing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,311 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,553 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,930 miles

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

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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PG03 FUA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PG03 FUA, 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 PG03 FUA registered?

PG03 FUA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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