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YK53 BCY

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,219 mi
Last recorded65,219 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BCY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,769 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,128 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 56,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 47,305 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 15,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 25,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 17,603 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 17,603 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,295 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,511 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner sides

Fail 22 Aug 2011 16,511 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,230 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,339 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,715 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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YK53 BCY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK53 BCY, 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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YK53 BCY is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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