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EK53 RZP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RZP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2019 116,003 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper Slightly Insecure From Nearside

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wishbone Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper Slightly Insecure From Nearside & Offside

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,906 miles

Both Rear Axle Bushes are Deteriorated

Bumper insecure O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Headlight Has Slightly Movement But Still Secured

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Wishbone bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 110,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Are Deteriorated

Both Rear Axle Bushes are Deteriorated

Bumper insecure O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 104,285 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 104,285 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,776 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Mar 2012 75,775 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,525 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,906 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 60,906 miles

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

Engine management lamp on.

Offside front tyre getting low.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,842 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a screw in very edge of inner tread.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK53 RZP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK53 RZP, 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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EK53 RZP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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