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WU53 ORO

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ORO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 131,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Some under vehicle surface corrosion in areas

Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 129,697 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 129,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brakes are dragging

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 128,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,453 miles

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge (raised tread)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,462 miles

rear tyres low on edges

strong advise tail pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 124,458 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 124,458 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 123,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 106,540 miles

brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2010 106,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 88,847 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 70,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,089 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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WU53 ORO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WU53 ORO, 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 WU53 ORO registered?

WU53 ORO is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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