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AF53 WNC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WNC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,397 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight Len's Going Cloudy - Currently Not Affecting View (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,367 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 64,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers split

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,617 miles

Fuel filler neck rusty but not leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,928 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 50,212 miles

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2015 49,997 miles

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

front brake discs rusty inner surfaces

fuel filler pipes rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,537 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces rusty

fuel filler neck pipes to tank rusty

nsf wiper blade slightly split

nsr tyre outer edge 2mm

osr tyre outer edge 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2013 39,723 miles

front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,871 miles

exhaust system joints rusty

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

nsr tyre tread 2mm

Fail 29 Sep 2012 34,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system joints rusty

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

nsr tyre tread 2mm

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,716 miles

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

front brake discs starting to rust across inner braking surface

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,716 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to rust across inner braking surface

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,675 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 22,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,139 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 13,138 miles

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

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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AF53 WNC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF53 WNC, 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 AF53 WNC registered?

AF53 WNC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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