CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN53 KCE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,723 mi
Last recorded93,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 KCE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,036 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,422 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 65,422 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,647 miles

Age related cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,801 miles

front n/s tyre slightly cracked.rear o/s tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,181 miles

offside Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,449 miles

advise of accident damage at offside rear chassis slightly creased and damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,003 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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN53 KCE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN53 KCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN53 KCE?

You can check the full history of VN53 KCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN53 KCE registered?

VN53 KCE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is VN53 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 KCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN53 KCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN53 KCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.