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S973 KFJ

1998 Daihatsu Cuore

Silver Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,553 mi
Last recorded52,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Cuore55,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 KFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,470 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,914 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 51,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 50,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,130 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 50,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,510 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 48,510 miles

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

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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S973 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore in Silver with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S973 KFJ, 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 S973 KFJ registered?

S973 KFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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