MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes are slightly worn
Both Rear tyres are slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front [1.2.1 (b) (i)]
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear [1.2.1 (b) (i)]
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear [5.3.3 (b) (i)]
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also covered in thick chassis black (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear chassis / under body area covered in thick chassis black
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Offside rear chassis area covered in thick chassis black
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Offside rear chassis area covered in thick chassis black
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front C?V boot deteriorated but not sufficient to allow water ingress
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Holster not present (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing Holster not present (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front C?V boot deteriorated but not sufficient to allow water ingress
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler pipe corroded
Fuel filter pipes corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre perrished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre rear seat belt inaccessible
nearside rear tyre slight cracked
N/S/R tyre starting to crack
O/S/R brake pipe has surface corrosion
Nail in nearside front tyre
exhaust tailpipe missing
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY53 LXE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 FY53 LXE, 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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FY53 LXE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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