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DE53 HHD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HHD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 96,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 95,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 91,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,802 miles

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 86,802 miles

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

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

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2017 86,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,048 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,048 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,710 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2015 78,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,777 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 33,777 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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 HHD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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