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DE53 HGP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,949 mi
Last recorded30,949 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HGP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 30,949 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission both side driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDE FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL RUSTY (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure BUMB STOP BROKEN (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking NEAR THE TANK UNDER THE CAR AND PIPE IS RUSTY AS WELL (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached BOTH FRONT WISHBON (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected BOTH SIDE BACK PLATE (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDE RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,923 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 28,923 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,740 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 26,727 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,571 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 24,564 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,218 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 22,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,761 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,056 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers

Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,160 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 12,160 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 11,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,582 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 2,672 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 HGP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HGP, 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 HGP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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