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VE53 NAU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,276 mi
Last recorded111,276 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 NAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 111,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (4.1.D.1e)

Underside corrosion

Fail 12 May 2017 97,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as yellow chalk marked (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (4.1.D.1e)

Underside corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 87,895 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 83,589 miles

front disc worn

headlight on loose o/s

poor rapair rear

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 83,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front disc worn

tyrebulge n/s/r

Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 72,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 66,836 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 60,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 54,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,492 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,492 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,262 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 30,262 miles

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

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

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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VE53 NAU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE53 NAU, 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 VE53 NAU registered?

VE53 NAU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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