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WM03 LWT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,571 mi
Last recorded97,571 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 LWT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 97,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,485 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,460 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded

n/s gearbox diff seal leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded

n/s gearbox diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,602 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,602 miles

Offside 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 27 Jul 2011 65,477 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,477 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,100 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 55,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,644 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,366 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 31,365 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre cracked and tread worn low

Rear brakes need servicing

Rust appearing at offside front chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,821 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust system slightly holed

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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WM03 LWT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WM03 LWT, 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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WM03 LWT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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