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AK53 EBV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,202 mi
Last recorded82,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EBV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,202 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,138 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 70,545 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 62,969 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,969 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,330 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,330 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,282 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,148 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

rear exhaust box tail pipe broken off

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,480 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 24,053 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,810 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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

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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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AK53 EBV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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