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GP53 EKV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,404 mi
Last recorded62,404 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EKV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,404 miles

N/S/F inner C.V boot weeping

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,021 miles

suspension components corroding,offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,965 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges+perishing+cuts

brake discs wearing,front brakes slight uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,038 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,011 miles

front brakes slight uneven

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,288 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,848 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 1 Nov 2012 45,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,014 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,722 miles

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

slight rear foot and hand brake imbalance.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,008 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,044 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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GP53 EKV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GP53 EKV, 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 GP53 EKV registered?

GP53 EKV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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