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KV53 LMY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,336 mi
Last recorded94,336 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 LMY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,336 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 94,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump-pan - corroded / weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 93,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump-pan - corroded / weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,483 miles

Oil leak sump-pan corroded / weeping oil ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test not in use ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

unable to test rear seat belts as assess crane installed

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all passenger seats - limited seat belt inspection

engine oil sump-pan corroded / misted in oil

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front 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 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all passenger seats - limited seat belt inspection

engine oil sump-pan corroded / misted in oil

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,522 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

note : engine sump-pan corroded / weeping oil

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,699 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,637 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 64,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres are perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,565 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

slight play in n/s/f top suspension mount.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,777 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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KV53 LMY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV53 LMY, 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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KV53 LMY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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