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NA53 SXD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,716 mi
Last recorded184,716 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 SXD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 184,716 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 121,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 115,881 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,587 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 101,580 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,173 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump rusty and porous

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump rusty and porous

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,766 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs glazed.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,976 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,569 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe is missing

judder from rear brakes (dust?)

rear shock absorbers outer casings, rusting away

Fail 22 Oct 2011 50,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe is missing

judder from rear brakes (dust?)

rear shock absorbers outer casings, rusting away

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fluctuation from front brake readings

rear brakes are noisy and sharp

rear shock absorber shrouds are very badly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,378 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 34,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 27,006 miles

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

corrosion front brake discs

Fail 31 Oct 2008 269,789 miles

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

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

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

corrosion front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,531 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NA53 SXD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NA53 SXD, 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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NA53 SXD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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