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HV53 FHW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,326 mi
Last recorded57,326 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FHW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,326 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,462 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 38,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,775 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disc worn & pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 24,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,717 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,724 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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HV53 FHW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV53 FHW, 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 HV53 FHW registered?

HV53 FHW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HV53 FHW safe to buy?

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