CarVerify

Free Car Check

S220 BDL

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

White Petrol 847cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,258 mi
Last recorded81,258 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 BDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front and rear wheel trims missing

under side of vehicle,, surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge,, 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front and rear wheel trims missing

under side of vehicle,, surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front and rear wheel trims missing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s and n/s rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front and rear wheel trims missing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,848 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 6 Oct 2014 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

recommend check steering track

slight play/wqear in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

recommend check steering track

slight play/wqear in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2013 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,635 miles

both rear tyres, sidewalls perished

slight play in steering rack, offside

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear tyres, sidewalls perished

slight play in steering rack, offside

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,123 miles

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

nearside rear foot and handbrake performances slightly lower than offside

very slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,602 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres perished slightly

very slight surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 23 Sep 2010 30,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front and rear tyres perished slightly

very slight surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,418 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 25,744 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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,310 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
Full Daihatsu Cuore reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S220 BDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 55,274 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 Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S220 BDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S220 BDL?

You can check the full history of S220 BDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S220 BDL registered?

S220 BDL is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S220 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 BDL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S220 BDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S220 BDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.