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DK53 UTF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,814 mi
Last recorded45,814 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UTF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 45,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 45,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,251 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 42,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,389 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 38,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis excessively corroded directly next to coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,051 miles

corrosion o/s/r chassis

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 35,324 miles

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

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

front pads low and o/s/f caliper binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2017 33,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated & cracking

offside front wheel slightly binding & pads worn

Pass 10 May 2016 31,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front wheel binding

Fail 10 May 2016 31,642 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front wheel binding

Pass 11 May 2015 29,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2015 29,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 27,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank filler pipes are corroded

offside front wheel is slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 14 May 2013 25,690 miles

exhaust is slightly detriorated

fuel tank filler pipes are corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 24,022 miles

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

fuel tank filler pipe is corroded

nearside mirror casing is damaged

Pass 9 May 2011 22,306 miles

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

fuel tank filler pipe is corroded

nearside mirror casing is damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 20,364 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 77,189 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 77,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise on brakes/suspension on load

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,744 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 11,381 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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DK53 UTF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DK53 UTF, 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 DK53 UTF registered?

DK53 UTF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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