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GN53 HPV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HPV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,127 miles

Nearside Front Dipped Beam Seems Dim

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive section on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,215 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,462 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,387 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,991 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,156 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,290 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 33,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,486 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GN53 HPV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GN53 HPV, 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 GN53 HPV registered?

GN53 HPV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is GN53 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 HPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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