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HV53 OWK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,080 mi
Last recorded123,080 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OWK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,080 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 123,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,077 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 103,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside handbrake low on performance

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,865 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside hand brake low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,034 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,970 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,188 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,244 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,338 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,284 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 OWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

HV53 OWK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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