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PJ03 OWK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,350 mi
Last recorded117,350 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OWK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,501 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 112,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cross brace under enginge rear mount in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,435 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight when cold (7.3.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

rear beam/trailing arm bushes cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,835 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,835 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,739 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged, borderline pass for sharp & jagged edges

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 67,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside mirror casing damaged, borderline pass for sharp & jagged edges

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,845 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,566 miles

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

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

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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PJ03 OWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ03 OWK, 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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PJ03 OWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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