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HY53 VWL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,245 mi
Last recorded135,245 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VWL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 135,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 128,154 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust pipe being broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 120,973 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 120,960 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,181 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

steering inner joints have slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2015 114,983 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

steering inner joints have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,446 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 113,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 109,971 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 106,142 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 106,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 106,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Both rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

Both rear shock aborber dust covers corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear section of exhaust rattling

Pass 30 Dec 2011 103,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 101,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,624 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,177 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 VWL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWL, 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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HY53 VWL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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