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GU53 MTO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,553 mi
Last recorded105,553 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 MTO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 105,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,310 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 96,745 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,697 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sill/s

Fail 23 Aug 2016 87,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sill/s

Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,485 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills

rear exhaust section in poor condtion

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,584 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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GU53 MTO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue 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 GU53 MTO, 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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GU53 MTO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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