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AU53 ZWA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,035 mi
Last recorded143,035 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 143,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,711 miles

both track rod end gaiters deteriorated

front exhaust down pipe flange joint excessively corroded away

Fail 18 Nov 2021 142,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,511 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 142,509 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 142,165 miles

brake pedal antislip rubber worn through on edge

Fail 18 Nov 2019 142,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,772 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,393 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn through

Fail 21 Nov 2017 141,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 136,202 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,032 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 129,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 118,109 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 118,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,142 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,156 miles

front wipers deteriorated,nearside split

sligtht noise under front of car,possibly from drive shaft joints?

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,123 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 65,107 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,649 miles

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 Jan 2010 51,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,296 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,008 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 11,966 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,966 miles

Both front tyres look like worn on outer edgers Outer tread low but not as deep as inner when new.

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 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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