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GY53 KOE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,353 mi
Last recorded60,353 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KOE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 60,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,010 miles

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 55,010 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor cannot be secured in "up" position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% do not increase/decrease at approx the same rate (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR MOT TEST

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,787 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,787 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,939 miles

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

Nearside Front brake effort fluctuating

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,718 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 42,718 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,227 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,248 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 11,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 4,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 4,093 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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GY53 KOE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY53 KOE, 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 GY53 KOE registered?

GY53 KOE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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