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WR53 LVF

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 LVF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,583 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine / man lamp on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 63,583 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine / man lamp on

Pass 12 Dec 2015 56,821 miles

exhaust knocking

Fail 1 Dec 2015 56,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust knocking

Pass 29 Nov 2014 50,799 miles

near side rear tyre parished

offside rear tyre parished

Fail 28 Nov 2014 50,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre parished

offside rear tyre parished

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,463 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the tread and N/S/R has 2 nails in the tread

Engine warning light is on

N/S/F tyre is on 1.6mm

Fail 29 Nov 2013 42,463 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Both rear tyres are cracking on the tread and N/S/R has 2 nails in the tread

Engine warning light is on

N/S/F tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,992 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Nov 2012 36,989 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine manegment light on

Fail 30 Nov 2010 28,351 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

enguine manegment light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,351 miles

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

enguine manegment light on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,291 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 23,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,398 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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WR53 LVF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR53 LVF, 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 WR53 LVF registered?

WR53 LVF is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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