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DE53 HHA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HHA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 100,982 miles

Fuel flap can only be opened from inside the boot

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,975 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler hose to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel flap can only be opened from inside the boot

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,757 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 91,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg as marked (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking fuel filler neck (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Aug 2015 91,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking corroded (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine oil leak

engine sump corroded

no oil in engine

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 87,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,259 miles

n/s/r shocker casing corroded

rear brakes noisey when applied

wheel trims

Fail 12 Aug 2013 82,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,552 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,622 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in offside front tyre tread not too cords or ply

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in offside front tyre tread not too cords or ply

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,152 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,152 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,544 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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.

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 HHA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HHA, 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 HHA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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