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DU53 UKD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,125 mi
Last recorded51,125 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UKD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 51,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 48,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 47,481 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,393 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,723 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,860 miles

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

Slight mist of grease/oil from steering rack.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,655 miles

Slight mist of oil/grease from steering rack.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,732 miles

steering rack slight mist of oil/grease.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,195 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,357 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 UKD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU53 UKD?

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What year was DU53 UKD registered?

DU53 UKD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is DU53 UKD safe to buy?

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