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YC03 ZZY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,766 mi
Last recorded81,766 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZZY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 77,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2014 77,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 71,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 70,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,157 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,679 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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YC03 ZZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YC03 ZZY, 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 YC03 ZZY registered?

YC03 ZZY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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