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LV53 EHR

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,489 mi
Last recorded55,489 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 EHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 55,489 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 55,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,490 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 42,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 42,511 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly corroded

Rear exhaust section slightly deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,929 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,250 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,550 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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LV53 EHR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV53 EHR, 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 LV53 EHR registered?

LV53 EHR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LV53 EHR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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