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WG53 DAO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,835 mi
Last recorded60,835 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DAO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 60,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,493 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering on and off (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering on and off (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,144 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 57,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,071 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,391 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,663 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 46,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 45,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,492 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,514 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread offside low inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,180 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,765 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,848 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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WG53 DAO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WG53 DAO, 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 WG53 DAO registered?

WG53 DAO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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