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EA53 HYT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,995 mi
Last recorded36,995 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HYT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 36,995 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 36,995 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 36,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,340 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,630 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,450 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,567 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,445 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,181 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 15,181 miles

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

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

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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EA53 HYT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA53 HYT, 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 EA53 HYT?

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What year was EA53 HYT registered?

EA53 HYT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is EA53 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 HYT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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