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WV53 FVT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,467 mi
Last recorded129,467 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FVT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 129,467 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,454 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 122,097 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 121,931 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 111,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LIFE LIMITED (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,411 miles

Offside headlamp mount broken

Rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2015 96,411 miles

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

Offside headlamp mount broken

Rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,967 miles

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

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)

both front suspension lower arm bushes perished

exhaust hangers corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlight lens poor/ faded

nsr tyre perished

osf wiper blade spilt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,165 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,023 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 FVT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WV53 FVT, 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 WV53 FVT registered?

WV53 FVT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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