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AV53 UMZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,790 mi
Last recorded62,790 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UMZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,830 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml light on

Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml light on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,968 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,992 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,392 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,392 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,122 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 18,836 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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AV53 UMZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UMZ, 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

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What year was AV53 UMZ registered?

AV53 UMZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AV53 UMZ safe to buy?

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