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YR53 KEJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,349 mi
Last recorded37,349 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,755 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 36,735 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 30,149 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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YR53 KEJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR53 KEJ, 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 YR53 KEJ registered?

YR53 KEJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is YR53 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 KEJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR53 KEJ have outstanding finance?

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