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WU53 OSZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,564 mi
Last recorded84,564 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OSZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 84,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,410 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,841 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,394 miles

slight corrosion to front discs/pads low

Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight corrosion to front discs/pads low

Fail 19 Jul 2010 19,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

all tyres to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,182 miles

all tyres to 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,505 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 13,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,466 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 OSZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU53 OSZ?

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What year was WU53 OSZ registered?

WU53 OSZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is WU53 OSZ safe to buy?

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