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GY53 YFL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,877 mi
Last recorded67,877 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 YFL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,586 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,189 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 65,189 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,973 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,973 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,569 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 60,569 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 57,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes to tank rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2013 57,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel pipes to tank rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,042 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front brake discs worn unevenly on inner edge

slight signs of under body corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,688 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 YFL 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 YFL, 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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GY53 YFL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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