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DU53 UJV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,753 mi
Last recorded52,753 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UJV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 48,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,140 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 34,842 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,723 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,349 miles

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

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

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

off side and near side rear tyres badly cracked

off side and near side wiper blades badly deterioated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,585 miles

off side and near side rear tyres worn on edges and badly cracked in tread

off side wiper blade deterioated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,585 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

off side and near side rear tyres worn on edges and badly cracked in tread

off side wiper blade deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,392 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,480 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 7,480 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 25 Apr 2007 3,732 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 UJV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

DU53 UJV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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