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YR03 ZTV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,465 mi
Last recorded79,465 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ZTV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,280 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,425 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 47,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 36,131 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,819 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,274 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 21,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,237 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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YR03 ZTV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR03 ZTV, 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 YR03 ZTV registered?

YR03 ZTV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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