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AF53 WNG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,918 mi
Last recorded40,918 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WNG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,918 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 40,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,292 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 22,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,354 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,384 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded inner face

nearside wiper torn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,430 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 18 Oct 2013 19,430 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Fail 6 Oct 2011 17,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,111 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2009 15,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,989 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 13,988 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,394 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 8,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WNG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WNG, 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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AF53 WNG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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