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YG53 OPD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OPD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 102,482 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn

Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,638 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

OS REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,966 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 94,897 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,025 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,718 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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YG53 OPD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YG53 OPD, 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 YG53 OPD registered?

YG53 OPD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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