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SY03 YAV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YAV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 48,238 miles

Front Cross-member is corroded but radiator unlikely to move

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Tyre's are starting to perish slightly

Rear axle bushes has slight play

Fail 11 May 2018 48,102 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Cross-member is corroded but radiator unlikely to move

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre's are starting to perish slightly

Rear axle bushes has slight play

Pass 30 May 2017 42,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front cross member holding radiator corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 42,648 miles

Central Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail cross member (6.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front cross member holding radiator corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 36,762 miles

EML on

offside rear chassis leg, above axle/trailing arm has slight corrosion

Fail 23 May 2016 36,762 miles

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

EML on

offside rear chassis leg, above axle/trailing arm has slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 29,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 20,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,388 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,385 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,013 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 18,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2009 18,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 15,936 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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SY03 YAV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red 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 SY03 YAV, 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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SY03 YAV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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