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GK53 AHE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,790 mi
Last recorded123,790 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AHE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 123,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 121,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,272 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 119,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 117,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,027 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 113,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength also within 30cm off brake components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 109,751 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 109,751 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 109,735 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,663 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,540 miles

both tyre wearing slightly unevenly on the inner and outer edges

off side and near rear chassis rail surfaces corrosion

off side and near side rear seat belts slightly slow returning

off side rear floor corroded but not holed

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight play near side front top suspension mount

slight play off side front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 13 Oct 2015 103,491 miles

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

both tyre wearing slightly unevenly on the inner and outer edges

off side and near rear chassis rail surfaces corrosion

off side and near side rear seat belts slightly slow returning

off side rear floor corroded but not holed

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight play near side front top suspension mount

slight play off side front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,870 miles

exhaust rusty slight exhaust blow

slight play off side front bottom ball joint

surfaces corrosion both rear floors

surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 99,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight offside inner steering rack joint play

Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,971 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe missing

Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,968 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust pipe missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 90,242 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 85,791 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 85,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 77,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,531 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 69,510 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,836 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,288 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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GK53 AHE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GK53 AHE, 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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GK53 AHE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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