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DE53 HBU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HBU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,116 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 107,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 107,573 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,177 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 88,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,829 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 66,564 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,024 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,802 miles

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

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 HBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HBU, 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 HBU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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