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GV53 NUJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,401 mi
Last recorded41,401 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NUJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 41,401 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill has some corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished on inner and outer tread shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills have some corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 39,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,733 miles

both inner sills corroded at rear

Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,927 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,310 miles

both rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2017 32,384 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 32,378 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 30,824 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to front suspension arms and rear beam axle

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,432 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,050 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 12,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,752 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 NUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

GV53 NUJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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