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PO53 MXX

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,897 mi
Last recorded101,897 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 MXX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2021 101,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,021 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 100,021 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,375 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,306 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,297 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

high level stop light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,347 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 92,347 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,502 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,884 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 83,884 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,366 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 78,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 74,018 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges close to limit, slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end,

Fail 4 Aug 2012 74,018 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre worn edges close to limit, slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end,

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,562 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,991 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 MXX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PO53 MXX, 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 MXX is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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