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MX53 YDA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,047 mi
Last recorded83,047 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 YDA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2015 83,047 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,863 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 66,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,433 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,872 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light staying on

front brake discs+pads corroded+worn slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light staying on

front brake discs+pads corroded+worn slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,939 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall strting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,529 miles

n/s rear tyre worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 34,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,757 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 YDA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YDA, 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 YDA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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