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AU53 ZWE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,146 mi
Last recorded117,146 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,925 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 110,925 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,024 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,024 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,512 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,773 miles

offside mirror body dasmage

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,161 miles

exhaust tailpipe mounting rubber split

offside mirror body damage

Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,161 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tailpipe mounting rubber split

offside mirror body damage

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,753 miles

Oil leak

nearside inner cv boot leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Oil leak

nearside inner cv boot leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,388 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2006 20,921 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 20,921 miles

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

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 ZWE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU53 ZWE?

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What year was AU53 ZWE registered?

AU53 ZWE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZWE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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