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SL03 DKE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 DKE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS HOLED AND CORRODED AT O/S REAR SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,412 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,337 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,715 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,041 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 19,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 14,947 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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SL03 DKE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL03 DKE, 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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What year was SL03 DKE registered?

SL03 DKE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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