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DE53 HGM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,875 mi
Last recorded74,875 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HGM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,012 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 7 Jul 2014 39,075 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 29,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,820 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,750 miles

engine management lamp stays on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,852 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 13,852 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 11,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 8,678 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,678 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 HGM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 HGM registered?

DE53 HGM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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