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FE53 SZK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,389 mi
Last recorded60,389 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SZK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,389 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,847 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 50,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,979 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,576 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,267 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,055 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,992 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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FE53 SZK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FE53 SZK, 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 FE53 SZK?

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What year was FE53 SZK registered?

FE53 SZK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FE53 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 SZK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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