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KD53 YRV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 YRV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,468 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,016 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,844 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front subframe support member corroded

rear exhaust support rubber broken

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak from gearbox

both rear tyres starting to perish

front subframe support member corroded

rear exhaust support rubber broken

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,188 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and split between tread

engine mount support cross member corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to perish and split between tread

engine mount support cross member corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,522 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,583 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,640 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 84,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,310 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,772 miles

body/door and sill damage sill ok at moment

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,572 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)

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

nearside front brake disc inner surface corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,326 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 39,873 miles

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

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

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

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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KD53 YRV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KD53 YRV, 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 KD53 YRV registered?

KD53 YRV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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