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SY53 UOE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UOE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,844 miles

All front floor corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner & outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner & outer sill corodded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 79,839 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All front floor corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner & outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner & outer sill corodded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,000 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,998 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside outer sill corroded

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,017 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,017 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,390 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,336 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,770 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,751 miles

N/S rear tyre age cracking in tread, also O/S rear and O/S front.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/S rear tyre age cracking in tread, also O/S rear and O/S front.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,491 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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SY53 UOE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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