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KX53 DUY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 DUY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 58,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,277 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 37,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,952 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,609 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 32,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,895 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,953 miles

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

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

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 DUY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 DUY registered?

KX53 DUY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is KX53 DUY safe to buy?

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