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VK53 NBG

2003 Daihatsu Yrv

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,604 mi
Last recorded163,604 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Yrv48,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 NBG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelYrv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 163,604 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 163,718 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

EML stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 150,919 miles

EML WARNING ON

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2012 150,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML WARNING ON

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,745 miles

EML Light On

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

n/s numberplate lamp cover missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,664 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

eml on

nearside front inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Fail 1 Nov 2010 114,664 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

eml on

nearside front inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,075 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 76,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,845 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,011 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Yrv?

Based on 40,200 MOT tests across 2,927 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,732
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,718
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,385
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,334
Registration plate lamp not working 956
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VK53 NBG is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Yrv models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,337 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 Yrv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,732 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 NBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Yrv typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Yrv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK53 NBG is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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