MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s/r chassis heavily corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear brake pipes and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
both head light lenses faded causing slight pattern distortion
engine manigment light on
o/s rear light lense damaged
rear wiper split
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s also front to rear close to fail, advise new pipes (3.6.B.2c)
both head lights faded causing slight pattern distortion
engine manegment light on
o/s rear light lense damaged
rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section rotted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adj to rear suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around spring mounting exess corrosion (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported due to rotted box section (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s also front to rear close to fail, advise new pipes (3.6.B.2c)
both head lights faded causing slight pattern distortion
engine manegment light on
o/s rear light lense damaged
rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both dust covers rotted (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
rear wiper split
Front front brake application uneven n/s low effort (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper to banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both close to fail (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both dust covers rotted (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
rear wiper split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front shock absorber dust covers split
engine managment light on
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front shock absorber dust covers split
both front wiper blades poor
engine managment light on
n/s front wheel binding slightly
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
engine manigment light on
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
engine manigment light on
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal has long travel
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal has long travel
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/ mirror glass missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/ mirror glass missing
squeak on rotation of o/s/r wheel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
squeak on rotation of o/s/r wheel
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY53 UNR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 SY53 UNR, 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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SY53 UNR is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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