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KX53 DVC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,359 mi
Last recorded47,359 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 DVC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 47,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,066 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 44,064 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,423 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 40,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,788 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 11,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 10,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,996 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 9,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 8,462 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 8,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,314 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,535 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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KX53 DVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

KX53 DVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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