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AU53 ZWG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,842 mi
Last recorded98,842 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZWG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 98,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,901 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 77,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,520 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,190 miles

Both front tyres cracking around tread

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,343 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,503 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 37,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,870 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,389 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 26,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,862 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 ZWG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU53 ZWG, 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 ZWG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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