MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorating
Nearside Rear to front brake pipe coated with grease
Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on dashboard
engine oil level low
front tyres wearing on shoulders
oil leak
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front pipe at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorating
Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on dashboard
engine oil level low
front tyres wearing on shoulders
oil leak
rear wiper blade worn
removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on dashboard
rear wiper blade worn/split
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine management light on dashboard
exhaust system catching body
rear wiper blade worn/split
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal feels slightly spongey
child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts
engine management light on dashboard
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
rear wiper blade worn/split
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal feels slightly spongey
child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belts
engine management light on dashboard
nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking
rear wiper blade worn/split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
both front discs badly pitted and front pads getting low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ53 LHC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YJ53 LHC, 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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YJ53 LHC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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