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WU53 OSP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OSP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 91,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 69,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 28,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,764 miles

advise both front tyres perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,737 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,905 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 14,900 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,023 miles

nearside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OSP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WU53 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

WU53 OSP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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