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VK53 NBM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 NBM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,189 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,374 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,192 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 58,593 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 49,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,484 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,871 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,871 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,760 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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VK53 NBM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VK53 NBM, 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 VK53 NBM registered?

VK53 NBM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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