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WR03 HMY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,117 mi
Last recorded111,117 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 HMY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,337 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,337 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

slight exhaust leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

[1]engine light on

foot brake slight travel

Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

[1]engine light on

foot brake slight travel

Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,261 miles

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to childs seat fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jan 2015 93,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to childs seat fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,343 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 81,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,945 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,737 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,376 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,795 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,550 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,169 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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WR03 HMY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR03 HMY, 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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WR03 HMY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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