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SG53 VCF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,983 mi
Last recorded41,983 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VCF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 41,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg before and after spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2018 39,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in treads.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2018 39,123 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + cracking it treads. (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in treads.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,901 miles

Front tyre's worn close to legal limit

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyre's worn close to legal limit

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 28,487 miles

nearside rear tyre has dry cracks between tread

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,533 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 25,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,654 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 20,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 17,279 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 13,278 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 8,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 8,364 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,073 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,193 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 5,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SG53 VCF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SG53 VCF, 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 SG53 VCF registered?

SG53 VCF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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