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YE03 VRA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VRA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,142 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,173 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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YE03 VRA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YE03 VRA, 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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YE03 VRA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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