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SG53 LHM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,885 mi
Last recorded46,885 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 LHM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 46,885 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 43,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,004 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 33,324 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 33,322 miles

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

unable to check exhaust emissions due to exhaust condition

Pass 23 May 2008 28,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 13,703 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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SG53 LHM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SG53 LHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG53 LHM registered?

SG53 LHM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SG53 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 LHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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