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GV53 CWZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,315 mi
Last recorded88,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CWZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 88,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,381 miles

all tyres underinflated

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f brake calliper damp around brake hose area, no leaks found

Fail 20 Jan 2016 74,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres underinflated

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f brake calliper damp around brake hose area, no leaks found

Fail 19 Sep 2014 70,711 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,670 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front pads and discs condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,537 miles

rear exhaust condition

front tyres edges worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,043 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres edges worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,043 miles

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

front tyres edges worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,581 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,518 miles

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,952 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,113 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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GV53 CWZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV53 CWZ, 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 GV53 CWZ registered?

GV53 CWZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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