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S518 KOD

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 KOD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,822 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,631 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 53,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,442 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,564 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise auxilary belt ripped

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,282 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 28,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 13 Jan 2006 23,477 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 23,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake noise

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
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S518 KOD is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S518 KOD, 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

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What year was S518 KOD registered?

S518 KOD is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S518 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 KOD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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