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AU53 ZVR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,801 mi
Last recorded111,801 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZVR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 111,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,990 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,949 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 84,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 68,116 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,312 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 56,298 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,646 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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AU53 ZVR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 ZVR, 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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AU53 ZVR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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