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VU03 GXB

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,038 mi
Last recorded35,038 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 GXB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,038 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 35,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 24,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 19,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 17,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Dec 2017 17,684 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2016 15,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 15,304 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,019 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorated

item moved from drivers view

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,051 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 8 Dec 2014 10,051 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 30 May 2013 9,811 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2012 9,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,605 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 8,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,891 miles

oil level above max

Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,209 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 7,207 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 3,779 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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VU03 GXB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU03 GXB, 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 VU03 GXB registered?

VU03 GXB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 GXB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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