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FE53 TBV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,044 mi
Last recorded115,044 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 TBV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 114,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,958 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 89,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 72,034 miles

front brakes only just inbalance

Fail 13 Oct 2012 72,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes only just inbalance

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,532 miles

slight leak of grease from offside outer cv gaiter inner mount

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,872 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,257 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,746 miles

exhaust rear section corroded.

front brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,341 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 TBV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FE53 TBV, 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 FE53 TBV registered?

FE53 TBV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FE53 TBV safe to buy?

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