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GV53 CWU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,302 mi
Last recorded90,302 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CWU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,619 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges,exhaust slight leaks,

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,363 miles

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

suspension components+floor+exhaust corroding,nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle bushes worn on wear limits

fuel tank damp

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

both rear axle bushes worn to wear limits

fuel tank damp

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and has large cracking on tread

offside rear floor corroded

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2015 74,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13T (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

both rear axle bushes worn to wear limits

fuel tank damp

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and has large cracking on tread

offside rear floor corroded

offside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,045 miles

Both rear tyres perished between tread.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres perished between tread.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,152 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,964 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,693 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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GV53 CWU 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 82.4%.

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 GV53 CWU, 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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GV53 CWU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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