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SH03 SYS

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,868 mi
Last recorded38,868 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 SYS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel tank corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 37,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,430 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 33,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,193 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 30,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,757 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 17,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 15,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 97,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,417 miles

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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SH03 SYS is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH03 SYS, 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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SH03 SYS is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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