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WU53 ORZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,970 mi
Last recorded124,970 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ORZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 124,970 miles

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt, child seat fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2012 124,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt, child seat fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 115,003 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 114,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,007 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 110,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Long foot brake travel

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 104,078 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,299 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,631 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,470 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 ORZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

WU53 ORZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is WU53 ORZ safe to buy?

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