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AV53 HXX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,203 mi
Last recorded94,203 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HXX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 94,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting has play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,565 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,777 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 28,754 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge,step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges, step tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 26,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2017 25,578 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 25,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,071 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,398 miles

Both front tyres perished

O/S/F brake slight bind

Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,302 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,649 miles

both rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,864 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2010 13,864 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,483 miles

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

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

front tyres treads getting down

Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,709 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,337 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 6,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HXX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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