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YR03 ZVC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,564 mi
Last recorded65,564 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ZVC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,564 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,152 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,784 miles

Both front discs corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 39,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,516 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,498 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 11,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,771 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 ZVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR03 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

YR03 ZVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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