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SL03 VKP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,459 mi
Last recorded45,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VKP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 45,459 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside rear and offside rear chassis legs, upper spring mounts badly corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal fuel filler pipes badly corroded but not yet leaking

Metal fuel tank corroded but not yet leaking

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,662 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 44,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding drum both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,327 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front brake discs badly pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,666 miles

Nearside Front very slight roughness wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,794 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,654 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,667 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 18,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,763 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,783 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 VKP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKP, 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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SL03 VKP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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