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FL53 HZW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HZW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 89,900 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,322 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 72,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,548 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,040 miles

front brake discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,018 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,677 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 16,677 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 12 Sep 2006 13,824 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 13,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FL53 HZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL53 HZW, 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

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What year was FL53 HZW registered?

FL53 HZW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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