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PO53 MYG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,440 mi
Last recorded111,440 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 MYG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2020 111,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 110,068 miles

oil leak (sump)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,386 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,385 miles

Nearside Front rack end

Offside Front rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,978 miles

metal brake pipes coated limiting inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,216 miles

rear brake judder and imbalance

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

slight imbalance rear brakes and squeeling

Fail 3 Oct 2009 35,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres getting worn

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 MYG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MYG, 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 PO53 MYG registered?

PO53 MYG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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