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EO53 GNK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,319 mi
Last recorded46,319 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GNK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,319 miles

29% imbalance from rear brakes

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both have misted lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight raise & splits to outer wall

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear inner wheel arches muddy

clicking noise from front of vehicle when driven on full lock

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,732 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 34,731 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,037 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,037 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,288 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wiper split

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 15,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,219 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 GNK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EO53 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

EO53 GNK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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