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PN53 VNT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VNT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and front to rear coated with undersealing could not verify condition (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,216 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and front to rear coated with undersealing could not verify condition (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes view obscured[covered with grease]

Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

all steel brake pipes view obscured[covered with grease]

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,696 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,345 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc.

Front disc pads low at o/s.

Slight binding on o/s front brake.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,355 miles

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking.

Slight binding on o/s front brake.

Warpage in front brake disc.

Wiper blade at o/s starting to split at ends.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,064 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,410 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,879 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 21,879 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)

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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PN53 VNT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN53 VNT, 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 PN53 VNT registered?

PN53 VNT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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