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DU53 UKO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UKO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,604 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper smearing the screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front windscreen wiper smearing the screen

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 90,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust system general corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes grinding noise brakes may require repairs or adjustment

Nearside Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,412 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 83,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes imbalanced.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 81,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes imbalanced.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,768 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,354 miles

Offside front brake slightly dragging

Offside front tyre slightly damaged on outside wall.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

offside wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2010 30,436 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake slightly dragging

Offside front tyre slightly damaged on outside wall.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

offside wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,912 miles

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

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,321 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 UKO 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 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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

DU53 UKO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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