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GV52 BAU

2002 Daihatsu Cuore

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,595 mi
Last recorded52,595 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Cuore36,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCuore
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 42,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,015 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 40,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,193 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 36,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,418 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,393 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 19,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 16,975 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,331 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish inside side walls.offside rear light lens broken on reverse light.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,698 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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GV52 BAU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GV52 BAU, 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 GV52 BAU registered?

GV52 BAU is a 2002 Daihatsu Cuore, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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