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WV53 FUY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,605 mi
Last recorded43,605 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FUY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,605 miles

Clutch poor replacement or adjustment required

Front Number plate surround damaged but not protruding enough to cause a problem

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,605 miles

Clutch poor replacement or adjustment required

Front Number plate surround damaged but not protruding enough to cause a problem

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 42,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,518 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both (2.5.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,824 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 38,824 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,211 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 36,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,973 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,584 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 25,584 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,814 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 20,814 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,135 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,989 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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WV53 FUY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV53 FUY, 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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WV53 FUY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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