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KX53 DUV

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,053 mi
Last recorded118,053 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 DUV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 118,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 109,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,845 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,143 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,399 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,796 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,847 miles

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

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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KX53 DUV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX53 DUV, 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 KX53 DUV registered?

KX53 DUV is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is KX53 DUV safe to buy?

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