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MX53 YEK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 YEK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,101 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,298 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 84,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,571 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front and rear subrame rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2018 81,970 miles

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

drive belt deteriorated

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,966 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

drive belt deteriorated

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,540 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 78,533 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,665 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wiper blades split but still clears screen fine

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,825 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,958 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,634 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake peddle spongey

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,634 miles

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)

brake peddle spongey

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,995 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,981 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,704 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 28,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,924 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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 YEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YEK, 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 YEK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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