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AK53 FEU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FEU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,944 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/f tyre very heavily perished

slight bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,730 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust broken away,gas analyser unable to register gases (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 70,278 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,step tread & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner drive shaft boot greasey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,step tread & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 9 Mar 2015 61,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal travel

passenger sun visor insecure

wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,630 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

passengers visor hanging slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,675 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

warning light displayed

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,192 miles

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front discs corroded/worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,277 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Mar 2009 32,277 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,133 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges, slight noise from driveshafts.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,278 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,079 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 FEU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK53 FEU, 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 FEU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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