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T539 MKJ

1999 Daihatsu Cuore

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,748 mi
Last recorded79,748 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Cuore49,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT539 MKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 79,748 miles

Vehicle very rusty on under side

Fail 21 Jul 2026 79,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits And 1st fast idle (8.2.1.2 (c))

Vehicle very rusty on under side

Fail 8 Jun 2026 79,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,566 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 78,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.33 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tailpipe section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 58,996 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGE/ CRACKED NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ALL PASSANGER SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LUGGAGE

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 58,712 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGE/ CRACKED NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ALL PASSANGER SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LUGGAGE

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 58,689 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Exhaust noisy MODIFIED (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT DAMAGE/ CRACKED NOT AFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear ALL PASSANGER SEATS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LUGGAGE

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 42,533 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhayst system modified

Fail 29 Jan 2021 42,525 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2020 37,552 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 37,552 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 32,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 25,302 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 25,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,732 miles

outer sills getting weak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,525 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,614 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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T539 MKJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Cuore in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,271 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 T539 MKJ, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T539 MKJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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