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YR53 KDX

2003 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,880 mi
Last recorded139,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Extol62,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KDX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill nsf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 126,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 120,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 116,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,659 miles

slight play in steering side arm on offside

Fail 16 Feb 2015 106,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in steering side arm on offside

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 88,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,645 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 84,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,462 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 82,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 79,434 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 79,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,474 miles

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

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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YR53 KDX is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 62,208 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 Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR53 KDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Extol typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR53 KDX registered?

YR53 KDX is a 2003 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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