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GU53 MTE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,776 mi
Last recorded47,776 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MTE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 47,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,417 miles

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

both headlamps in poor condition

o/s wiper end splitting

Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both headlamps in poor condition

o/s wiper end splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,026 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,820 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,158 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 23,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight leak from n/s outer driveshaft boot

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,693 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,450 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroding slightly

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 30 Aug 2006 10,450 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroding slightly

nearside door mirror missing

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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GU53 MTE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU53 MTE, 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 GU53 MTE registered?

GU53 MTE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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