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GK53 AHJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,881 mi
Last recorded54,881 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AHJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 52,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 43,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside inner c.v boot leaking grease

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,016 miles

E.M.L is on

Part Of Rear Seat Missing

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,412 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

eml light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,310 miles

eml light remains on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,131 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,360 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,049 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,250 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 34,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,171 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 30,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,084 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 AHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GK53 AHJ, 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 GK53 AHJ registered?

GK53 AHJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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