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WK03 VPM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VPM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 96,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,619 miles

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)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,619 miles

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)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,773 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,773 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,139 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 70,982 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,842 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,541 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,070 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,350 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,470 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,470 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,554 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls 155/65tr13

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,488 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall

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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WK03 VPM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WK03 VPM, 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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WK03 VPM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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