MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake disc corroded.
Offside Front Brake disc corroded.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc corroded.
Offside Front Brake disc corroded.
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both front tyres perishing.
Both rear tyres perishing.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres perishing.
Both rear tyres perishing.
O/S wiper split at ends
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine mil light on at time of test
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Small split in n/s wiper rubber
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs starting to corrode
o/s/r tyre 2-3mm
rear exhaust box tail pipe broken off
front brake discs starting to corrode
o/s/r tyre 2-3mm
rear exhaust box tail pipe broken off
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 EBV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EBV, 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 AK53 EBV registered?
AK53 EBV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is AK53 EBV safe to buy?
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