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DU53 APZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,764 mi
Last recorded63,764 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 APZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,764 miles

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 63,738 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,392 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,910 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

front tyres worn low perished to sidewalls

rear tyres perished to sidewalls

slight smear front wiper blades

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,041 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Fail 12 Sep 2011 40,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

grease on offside cv boot cant, see if leaking grease

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear radius arm bushes starting to split

Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear radius arm bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,051 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,739 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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DU53 APZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DU53 APZ, 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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DU53 APZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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