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PO53 KLZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KLZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 63,810 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,911 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,583 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and slight damage to center section

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,457 miles

Front exhaust slightly corroded

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,769 miles

Tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,215 miles

Front brake discs scored

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers sunvisor not stayin in fixed position

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,429 miles

drivers sunvisor not stayin in fixed position

Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,129 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 36,129 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 19,518 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,518 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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PO53 KLZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PO53 KLZ, 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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PO53 KLZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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