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DE53 HBP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HBP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,607 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,963 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 68,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,900 miles

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

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

both front discs badly corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 41,900 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front discs badly corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,154 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,154 miles

Oil leak

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

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,354 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 18,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brakes are making grinding noise

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,836 miles

rear brakes are making grinding noise

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,286 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 15,286 miles

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

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 HBP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE53 HBP, 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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What year was DE53 HBP registered?

DE53 HBP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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