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DE53 HGK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,680 mi
Last recorded88,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HGK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 88,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,478 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis repair covered in thick underseal

Fail 17 Jan 2015 83,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis repair covered in thick underseal

Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,123 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,751 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pip corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,251 miles

two front wipers worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 29,652 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,932 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 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.

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