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MX53 LPY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,148 mi
Last recorded47,148 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Very slight (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,093 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 43,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 41,696 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,642 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,292 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,446 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 26,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,787 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 23,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,836 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,129 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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MX53 LPY 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 73.7%.

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 MX53 LPY, 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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MX53 LPY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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