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OU53 UZP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,901 mi
Last recorded93,901 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 UZP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 93,901 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 90,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

high rise stop light appears not to be connected

off side rear tyre showing signs of old age stress

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

high rise stop light appears not to be connected

off side rear tyre showing signs of old age stress

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,173 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 82,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,491 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,165 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 68,165 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,745 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,137 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 48,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,724 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 38,724 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,740 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 UZP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

OU53 UZP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 UZP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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