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SL53 BAU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,980 mi
Last recorded39,980 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 BAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,913 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,152 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 27,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,766 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 21,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,258 miles

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

off side wiper torn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,056 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 9,056 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,823 miles

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.

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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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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SL53 BAU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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