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HD53 YKC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,295 mi
Last recorded73,295 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YKC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 73,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 73,164 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chasiss (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on nearside and offside inner and outer sill panels.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,307 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody and components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,415 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis rails both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,015 miles

exhaaust is corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,597 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,692 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,818 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,608 miles

N/S/R suspension coil spring rubber seat in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,497 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,526 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,238 miles

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

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

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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HD53 YKC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HD53 YKC, 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 HD53 YKC registered?

HD53 YKC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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