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EO53 FXA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FXA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,839 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring locaters (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,552 miles

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

Rear underneath has some corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 74,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,249 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,661 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,127 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,442 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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EO53 FXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EO53 FXA, 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 EO53 FXA registered?

EO53 FXA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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