MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
brake pipes have grease on them
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
brake pipes have grease on them
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
front and rear discs lipped and corroded
front to rear brake pipes have been greased up so unable to test properly
handbrake high
rear axle bushs slightly worn
rear exhaust rubber split
Both front brake discs slightly rusty.
Both inner CV boots leaking grease.
Engine management light on.
Hardly any clutch pedal.
Minor damage behind rear bumper.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU53 OZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DU53 OZD, 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 DU53 OZD registered?
DU53 OZD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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