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NL53 EAM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,546 mi
Last recorded75,546 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 EAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,546 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 69,590 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 69,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From screen ()

Offside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand - significant

Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,846 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,763 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust tailpipe broken off

Fail 31 Jan 2018 39,736 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe broken off

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 39,517 miles

Front end of wipers split but does clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,287 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,038 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,912 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,995 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 15,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,384 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 12,384 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 10,101 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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NL53 EAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL53 EAM, 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 NL53 EAM registered?

NL53 EAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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