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PL03 HGK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,379 mi
Last recorded75,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HGK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,379 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,683 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Tiny hole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Tiny hole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Wiper split

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,331 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,331 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 41,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,032 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,880 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 27,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,031 miles

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

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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PL03 HGK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PL03 HGK, 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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PL03 HGK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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