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GV53 NUK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NUK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2021 77,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 61,306 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust section broken

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,004 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 55,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,409 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside front c.v.boot gaiter leaking/deteriorated (border line pass)

offside front lower arm corroded/deteriorated

tyres under inflated

Fail 13 Nov 2017 47,409 miles

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

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside front c.v.boot gaiter leaking/deteriorated (border line pass)

offside front lower arm corroded/deteriorated

tyres under inflated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,305 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mount has slight play

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre very close to legal limit / borderline pass

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated / play

all tyre stem valves perished

misting of grease from n/s/f outer cv boot

misting of oil from power steering rack

o/s sun visor clip broken

oil leak

stone chip windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2016 43,305 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Rear Lower engine mount has slight play

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre very close to legal limit / borderline pass

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated / play

all tyre stem valves perished

misting of grease from n/s/f outer cv boot

misting of oil from power steering rack

o/s sun visor clip broken

oil leak

stone chip windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 11,993 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,494 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 29 Oct 2013 28,493 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

155/65r13

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

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

engine not running

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated

front brake pads low

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bsuhes deteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 2 Nov 2012 21,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,858 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,474 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 16,474 miles

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 10,321 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 8,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 8,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,918 miles

front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,626 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 5,231 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 NUK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 NUK, 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 NUK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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