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OU53 HOH

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,075 mi
Last recorded74,075 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HOH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,075 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2020 74,075 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,703 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Meddle box nosey (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,703 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Meddle box nosey (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,655 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,383 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,383 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,755 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,231 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 29 Nov 2010 36,971 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 36,971 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 30 Nov 2009 31,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,980 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 30,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,516 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe excessivly corroded at end of tail pipe

slight blow from middle exhaust pipe/silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,424 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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OU53 HOH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU53 HOH, 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 OU53 HOH registered?

OU53 HOH is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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