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SN52 VYJ

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Green Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,953 mi
Last recorded104,953 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 VYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 104,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to tank leading to O/S/R wheel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 99,731 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,199 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,992 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,908 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,303 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on bodywork and outer sills

front brake discs slightly worn/scored/pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,314 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,354 miles

exhaust rear rubber mount perished

exhaust vibration

fuel tank corroded & filler pipes badly corroded

gear linkage sticking

os front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

play steering rack

rear reg plate deteriorated

suspect front brakes worn & very slight bind, rubbing fronts

suspect very slight noise rear wheel bearings

various dents scratches. Both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,114 miles

dents & scratches / both front tyres badly perished / play steering / both front brake pipes & os front to rear corroded / tank & pipes corroded / exhaust badly corroded & knock

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded & nsr slightly corroded, osr corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit / both rear slightly perished/ ratings different 1556513

couple dents at os / front bumper damaged

fuel filler pipes corroded & tank seam slightly corroded

gear linkage rod sticking

slight play steering

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,410 miles

exhaust corroded at joins

oil dampness at sump area

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,510 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 31,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 22,192 miles

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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SN52 VYJ is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Green with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,687 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 SN52 VYJ, 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 24 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN52 VYJ is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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