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RF53 LAA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,925 mi
Last recorded66,925 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LAA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2021 66,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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 Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Tyre made in 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,314 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,421 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 64,421 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,382 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,518 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 59,500 miles

Central 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 56,076 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,513 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted from front to rear.

engine management light on.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,251 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,768 miles

both front tyres near wear bars

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,713 miles

REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,678 miles

exhuast tail pipe corroded (replacment advised)

windscreen cracked (replacment advised)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RF53 LAA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF53 LAA, 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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RF53 LAA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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