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VE03 XZH

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XZH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,308 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,610 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 14,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,449 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsf tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,664 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 43,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,167 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 29,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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VE03 XZH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VE03 XZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 XZH registered?

VE03 XZH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VE03 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 XZH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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