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KX53 DVL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,268 mi
Last recorded95,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 DVL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 95,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 95,096 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn Both outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven Both (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre close and perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,360 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 85,360 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,383 miles

Exhaust system deterated

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 4 Nov 2014 82,383 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,739 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm tread depth and worn on edges

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres 3mm tread depth and worn on edges

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,365 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,987 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,252 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 54,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,540 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,281 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 39,281 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,850 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 30,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,097 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 DVL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KX53 DVL, 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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KX53 DVL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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