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HY53 EKU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,697 mi
Last recorded35,697 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 EKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,697 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,092 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 33,092 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,221 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,050 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,543 miles

Advise stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2009 18,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 18,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,526 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 15,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,312 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,148 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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HY53 EKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY53 EKU, 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 HY53 EKU registered?

HY53 EKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is HY53 EKU safe to buy?

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