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EO53 GNV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 GNV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,394 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,643 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NS & OS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

brake pedal has travel

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 53,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread also lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,611 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 43,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 36,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold O-ring (6.1.2 (a))

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

NSFO c.v boot leaking slightly - clip loose?

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,402 miles

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

Passenger wiper blade split at edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 31,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Passenger wiper blade split at edges

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,212 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Feb 2016 15,836 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 15,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,832 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,062 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 12,062 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,162 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 GNV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

EO53 GNV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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