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VU53 LVN

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,639 mi
Last recorded103,639 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LVN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,092 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,650 miles

O/S/F tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,001 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings in poor condition.

Exhaust system very corroded at joint between centre and rear.

Fuel filler pipe between cap and tank is corroded.

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,997 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear shock absorber outer casings in poor condition.

Exhaust system very corroded at joint between centre and rear.

Fuel filler pipe between cap and tank is corroded.

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside front tyre under-inflated.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,248 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,957 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,681 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,746 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 22,646 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 15,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,674 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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VU53 LVN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VU53 LVN, 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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VU53 LVN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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