MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Both wing mirror backings cracked
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper torn
engine management light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (7.1.2)
Both wing mirror backings cracked
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper torn
engine management light on
E.M.L Light on
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cover missing from rear of n/s mirror but no sharp edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cover missing from rear of n/s mirror but no sharp edges
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside and offside front and rear wheels locker replaced with steel nut
nearside and offside rear tyres cracked in centre tread
offside front and rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls
offside front mirror damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside and offside front and rear wheels locker replaced with steel nut
nearside and offside rear tyres cracked in centre tread
offside front and rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls
offside front mirror damaged
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
off side wiper torn
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 BAU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SL53 BAU, 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 SL53 BAU registered?
SL53 BAU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is SL53 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL53 BAU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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