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AV53 HXT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HXT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,598 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 35,422 miles

advise both head lights fayed

Fail 15 Nov 2016 35,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wheel sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass frosty (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass frosty (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 35,422 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

advise both rear tyres slight cracking

advise slight damage to n/s wing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 35,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper spring mounting - Floor/Chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished - 155/65/13

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished - 155/65/13

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres heavily cracked in tread 155/65/13

Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,266 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,030 miles

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

raidial cracking to o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 13,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AV53 HXT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV53 HXT, 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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AV53 HXT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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