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GM53 SCM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,473 mi
Last recorded27,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM53 SCM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,473 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,124 miles

Brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,139 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,139 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,795 miles

front brake discs slightly rusting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,385 miles

exhaust rear pipe in poor condition

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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GM53 SCM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GM53 SCM, 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 GM53 SCM registered?

GM53 SCM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is GM53 SCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM53 SCM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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