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KP53 BXD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,229 mi
Last recorded106,229 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BXD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 106,229 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,250 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

both rear axle bushes deteriorated (slight play)

both rear shock absorbers leaking

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

sump corroded (oil seeping through)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated (slight play)

both rear shock absorbers leaking

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

sump corroded (oil seeping through)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,394 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 81,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,349 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 67,640 miles

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

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

Engine managment warning light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,802 miles

Engine managment light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,920 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,224 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 53,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,350 miles

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

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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KP53 BXD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KP53 BXD, 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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KP53 BXD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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