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VA03 NEF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,256 mi
Last recorded76,256 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 NEF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

engine management light on

nearside front head lamp slightly insecure

nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,157 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,156 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 72,144 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,673 miles

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

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

oil level low/deposits of condensation on oil cap (creamy)

osnsf w/bone bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,141 miles

12% imbalance on front brakes

n/s front tyre on 2mm

n/s inner cv gaitor slight leak of grease from clip

n/s rear tyre on 2mm outer edge and nailed

o/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge

oil level down

rear exhaust pipe corroded and has small bit missing off the end

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Last couple of inches of tail pipe missing.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,795 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Last couple of inches of tail pipe missing.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,693 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2008 61,683 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

High level brake light not working

Offside front wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,311 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 51,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,770 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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VA03 NEF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA03 NEF, 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 VA03 NEF registered?

VA03 NEF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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