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YY03 ZBU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,694 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 79,026 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 79,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 76,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,173 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,183 miles

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

both front wipers small splits

both inner drive shaft gaitors slightly deteriorated (small signs of grease leaking)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 66,183 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers small splits

both inner drive shaft gaitors slightly deteriorated (small signs of grease leaking)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 51,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,544 miles

n/s/front tyre cuts inner and outter wall

n/s/rear tyre outter wall cracking

o/s/front wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,357 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,676 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 24,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,199 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 15,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,651 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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YY03 ZBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YY03 ZBU, 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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YY03 ZBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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