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VE53 VBP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VBP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,855 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 77,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,666 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,054 miles

o/s steering gaitor twisted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,496 miles

O/S/F brake slightly binding

Rear tyres perished on tread.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,277 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 37,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,880 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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VE53 VBP 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 87.5%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

VE53 VBP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is VE53 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 VBP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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