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GU02 VCX

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,471 mi
Last recorded60,471 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VCX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside lower sill lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 60,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside lower sill lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 60,470 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both cills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,534 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 59,526 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,456 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 55,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 50,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,027 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,951 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 28,801 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 28,801 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 22,486 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,240 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,663 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 15,663 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,807 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,207 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Cuore?

Based on 59,235 MOT tests across 5,564 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,271
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,911
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,084
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,944
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,485
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GU02 VCX is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Cuore models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 36,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Cuore fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU02 VCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Cuore typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Daihatsu Cuore is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU02 VCX registered?

GU02 VCX is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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