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PJ53 NVC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,078 mi
Last recorded76,078 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 NVC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,078 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,440 miles

Both headlamp lenses worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,944 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

radiator has a slight leak

Fail 3 Jun 2019 65,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

radiator has a slight leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,292 miles

exhaust slightly corrode on rear joint

sump porous / slight leak

Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust slightly corrode on rear joint

sump porous / slight leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

sump corroded / misting of oil

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,449 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 48,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,740 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,039 miles

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

advise exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,054 miles

advise rear exhast tail pipe missing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,054 miles

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

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

advise rear exhast tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 18,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,369 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 9,368 miles

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

rear brakes noisey when applied

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,196 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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PJ53 NVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ53 NVC, 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 PJ53 NVC registered?

PJ53 NVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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