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YG03 FSV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

73,935 mi
Last recorded73,935 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 FSV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 73,935 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant leak

Fail 17 May 2023 73,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,545 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 70,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 68,221 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 68,221 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,400 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 62,338 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 57,795 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 57,795 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,498 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 51,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,130 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,753 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 40,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,310 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,310 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front dise poor

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper starting split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,867 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,867 miles

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

Offside 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)

slight noise cv joint

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,102 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 14 Jun 2006 16,439 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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YG03 FSV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YG03 FSV, 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 YG03 FSV registered?

YG03 FSV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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