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NL53 NGY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,510 mi
Last recorded61,510 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NGY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2021 61,510 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,937 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,060 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

shields limiting inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2018 39,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi mount (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to flexi mount (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,135 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 32,133 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' sun visa (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,244 miles

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Front slight play at o/s & n/s inner steering rack ends

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

o/s door mirror taped up

Fail 14 Jan 2015 28,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,537 miles

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

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

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,449 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 26,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,092 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust in poor condition at rear

rear brakes very noisey on application

Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,090 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust in poor condition at rear

rear brakes very noisey on application

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 21,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes sticking on slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2009 13,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 11,120 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 11,118 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,233 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 NGY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold 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 NL53 NGY, 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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NL53 NGY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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