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WK03 VPV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,875 mi
Last recorded56,875 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VPV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 56,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,662 miles

Front sub frame and lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Offside Front mirror

advise rear trailing arm bushes cracked

head light image poor

Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 46,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,544 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 42,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 17,209 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,137 miles

advise n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,375 miles

advise o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,112 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 8,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 4,506 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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WK03 VPV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPV, 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 WK03 VPV registered?

WK03 VPV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is WK03 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK03 VPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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