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YF53 KKP

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,246 mi
Last recorded22,246 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KKP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 22,246 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from cv joints when vehicle in full lock

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2018 22,246 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shocker bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from cv joints when vehicle in full lock

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light eluminated

Fail 11 Nov 2015 20,146 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg next to the rear spring top mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light eluminated

Pass 9 May 2014 17,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil lamp on

Fail 7 May 2014 17,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil lamp on

rear wiper blade split

vehicle requires a full brake service

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,417 miles

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

Clicking sound when driven in full steering lock

Engine management light on

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

N/S/F wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,661 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management light on dash

offside wiper slighly split

Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine management light on dash

offside wiper slighly split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,458 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F wiper blade splitting

Rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 8,760 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 6,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s outer door mirror cover is missing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,975 miles

o/s outer door mirror cover is missing

Pass 21 Nov 2006 4,852 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 4,823 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off side door mirror †off side rear tyre †rear exhaust tail pipe

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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YF53 KKP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YF53 KKP, 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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YF53 KKP is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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