MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
clutch slipping (excess)
top covers corroded away on rear shocks
Rear shock absorbers top covers corroded away
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes cracked deteriorated
clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn through on edge
both track rod end gaiters deteriorated
front exhaust down pipe flange joint excessively corroded away
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s f + o/s/f lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both track rod end gaiters deteriorated
front exhaust down pipe flange joint excessively corroded away
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing signs of age related corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing signs of age related corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
brake pedal antislip rubber worn through on edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r + o/s/r to rear wheel cyls (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
brake pedal antislip rubber worn through on edge
brake pipes n/s/r +o/s/r to brake cyls corroded
clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn through (split)
light aims too low (adjusted)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn through
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in inner wing + underneith (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn through
Engine management light on.
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear inner wheel ,arches very muddy
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre soft
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
both rear inner wheel ,arches very muddy
engine light on
engine oil level slightly low
windscreen wipers deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear damper covers corroded
drivers door opening very wide
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brakes binding slightly
both rear damper covers corroded
drivers door opening very wide
rear underbody/arches very muddy to view
ALL wipers in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear wiper torn
slight noise from drive shaft area when driven
front wipers deteriorated,nearside split
sligtht noise under front of car,possibly from drive shaft joints?
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight rear brake imbalance
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)
Both front tyres look like worn on outer edgers Outer tread low but not as deep as inner when new.
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Both front tyres look like worn on outer edgers Outer tread low but not as deep as inner when new.
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AU53 ZWA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 AU53 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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