MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
headlights deteriorated/dull, poor beam image
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front bumper fixings need attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 UBB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 LJ53 UBB, 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 LJ53 UBB registered?
LJ53 UBB is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 December 2003.
Is LJ53 UBB safe to buy?
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