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GV53 NUC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NUC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 52,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion & repairs on rear chassis

covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 46,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion & repairs chassis

Fail 19 Dec 2023 46,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 40,827 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

welding & corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion & repairs on offside rear chassis

Fail 30 Dec 2021 38,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion & repairs on offside rear chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,847 miles

corrosion & repairs on rear chassis

Pass 30 Dec 2019 33,104 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 33,104 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 27,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,144 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,284 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 22,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,612 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,499 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,249 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,968 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,936 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight wear on offside wiper

Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,016 miles

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

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 NUC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 NUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 NUC registered?

GV53 NUC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 October 2003.

Is GV53 NUC safe to buy?

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