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AK53 EBD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,697 mi
Last recorded82,697 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EBD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,697 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,568 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,171 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AK53 EBD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK53 EBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 EBD registered?

AK53 EBD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AK53 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 EBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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