MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of vehicle by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
repair on rear chassis rail covered in thick underseal not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of vehicle by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
repair on rear chassis rail covered in thick underseal not allowing full inspection
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis repair covered in thick underseal
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis repair covered in thick underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
offside front brake sticking slightly
Damp around N/S inner CV boot clip.
Drivers sun visor loose.
Front brake discs worn and corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filler pip corroded
two front wipers worn
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 HGK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?
DE53 HGK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is DE53 HGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE53 HGK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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