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WU53 OSL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OSL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 63,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Misting of grease around CV Boot

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes noisy when applied - drum brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2022 57,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor not able to be stowed away - blocking view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Misting of grease around CV Boot

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brakes noisy when applied - drum brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,176 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 53,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,125 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 49,123 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 42,846 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,703 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 32,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,178 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 20,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 5,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 3,815 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 37,652 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 3,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 3,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 3,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 2,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 1,848 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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WU53 OSL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU53 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

WU53 OSL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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