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HY53 VWD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VWD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,389 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

damage on bootlid

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper insecure

damage on bootlid

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2010 48,772 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,155 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,003 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 VWD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

HY53 VWD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HY53 VWD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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