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KU53 YGM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,362 mi
Last recorded107,362 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 YGM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 107,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,869 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust supported with jubilee clip from parking brake cable

offside rear tyre badly perished & worn smooth on edges

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 104,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust supported with jubilee clip from parking brake cable

offside rear tyre badly perished & worn smooth on edges

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,260 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 80,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,645 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front disc slightly awrn out

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,956 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,227 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,428 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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KU53 YGM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU53 YGM, 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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KU53 YGM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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