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HV53 OVY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,826 mi
Last recorded44,826 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OVY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,826 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 37,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 25,235 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 25,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 19,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,539 miles

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

underside of car has been under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2017 12,811 miles

Most suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to brake ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,516 miles

All tyres have cracks in the tread and side wall well below service standard.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear incorrect inflation, looks well under-inflated.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

most suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 11,516 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

All tyres have cracks in the tread and side wall well below service standard.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear incorrect inflation, looks well under-inflated.

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion close to axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

most suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

all tyres perishing with age.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 8,892 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 7,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 5,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 4,083 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 3,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,843 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 1,085 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 970 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 OVY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OVY, 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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HV53 OVY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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