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GV53 MPX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,577 mi
Last recorded47,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MPX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 45,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT,NEEDS NEW ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 43,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EXHAUST SYSTEM FULL OF HOLES (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FULL OF SMALL HOLES (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PLAY IN SWIVEL JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HOLES IN PIPE ,APPLIED PASTE (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HOLES IN PIPE ,APPLIED PASTE (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,460 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 35,453 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 33,623 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,623 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 May 2012 32,133 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brakes noisey advise inspection

Pass 1 May 2012 32,133 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brakes noisey advise inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,922 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,571 miles

rear centre seatbelt not tested as not available

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 MPX 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 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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