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DE53 HBK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,189 mi
Last recorded48,189 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HBK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,189 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and rear axle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Feb 2026 48,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and rear axle heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2025 48,163 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

all under car under sealed

Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,046 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

all rubber boots perished

all under vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated abs sensor (4.11 (b) (i))

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

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

all rubber boots perished

all under vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,810 miles

Heavily Undersealed

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 39,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full underbody covered in under seal

Fail 16 Apr 2021 39,007 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full underbody covered in under seal

Pass 6 May 2020 37,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 37,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 37,104 miles

complete system slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2019 37,095 miles

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

complete system slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 34,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

under body sealed

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,999 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 29,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,359 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/sa rear axle mounting bushes split and worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 20,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,926 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 13,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 9,120 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,994 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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DE53 HBK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DE53 HBK, 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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DE53 HBK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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