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GU53 ZRA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,432 mi
Last recorded107,432 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ZRA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,432 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,927 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,619 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,619 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,230 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,732 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,594 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,960 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 ZRA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

GU53 ZRA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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