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GV53 MPZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,060 mi
Last recorded189,060 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MPZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,060 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 188,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 173,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 158,200 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 148,053 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 135,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,205 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,807 miles

front brake discs corroding

very slight binding from n/s front wheel

Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs corroding

very slight binding from n/s front wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,215 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 4 Nov 2006 53,538 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 MPZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV53 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

GV53 MPZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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