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AK53 EBU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 82,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 82,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,290 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 80,380 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 79,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 76,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,036 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,036 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,127 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 56,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,968 miles

Nearside Front Trye Worn On Inside Edge

Tail Pipe Broken Off

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,532 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,194 miles

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 EBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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