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SY53 UOG

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,345 mi
Last recorded67,345 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UOG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 67,345 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 67,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 61,987 miles

under side of car heavely under sealed and all pipes heavely under sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,465 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres on 2mm tread depth

slight leak from nsr shock absorber

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe supplying nsr brake flexi

surface corrosion on fuel filler neck

surface corrosion on osr brake pipe

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,619 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 49,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,179 miles

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

front brake imbalance getting high

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 UOG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOG, 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 SY53 UOG registered?

SY53 UOG is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is SY53 UOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 UOG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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