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OU53 UZE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,016 mi
Last recorded128,016 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UZE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 115,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,076 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber ram cover adrift

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,132 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber ram cover corroded through

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,636 miles

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

cluster stone chips to zone a in windscreen

offside front sun visor pivot worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,358 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,955 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,219 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 UZE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OU53 UZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 UZE registered?

OU53 UZE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is OU53 UZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 UZE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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