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WV53 FVM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,449 mi
Last recorded70,449 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FVM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,449 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Feb 2014 70,447 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,360 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

drivers sunvisor cannot be stowed away ,but is not in view of the road

nearside front headlamp lense deteriorating

offside front headlamp lense deteriorating ,deteriorating beam image close to excess

Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,697 miles

KATE-STRONG ADVISE SUSPECT NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A PUNCTURE

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,697 miles

KATE-STRONG ADVISE SUSPECT NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A PUNCTURE

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,705 miles

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

n/s/f b/disc slightly warped

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,920 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 47,918 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped and uneven wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,516 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 37,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,790 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FVM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FVM, 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

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What year was WV53 FVM registered?

WV53 FVM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is WV53 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 FVM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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