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DU53 UKF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,775 mi
Last recorded82,775 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UKF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,775 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 79,251 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 71,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 69,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,709 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from drivers view

Steering wheel cover fitted

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,437 miles

offside front cv gator leaking grease

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,187 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,030 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 24,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,064 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 UKF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

DU53 UKF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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