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HK53 TEJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 TEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 64,676 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,272 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,102 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 38,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,380 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 36,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,978 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,439 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,937 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 25,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 23,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,631 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 16,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,440 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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HK53 TEJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue 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 HK53 TEJ, 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 HK53 TEJ registered?

HK53 TEJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is HK53 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 TEJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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