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YT53 OVC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,111 mi
Last recorded68,111 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OVC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 68,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Genral underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2025 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints both sides of the centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear sill end slight corrosion near axle mount

both inner sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,699 miles

slight blow on exhaust centre

slight oil leak on n/s rear shocker

Pass 21 Aug 2021 58,373 miles

corrossion above o/s rear spring mounting

Pass 8 Aug 2020 54,892 miles

slight movement in n/s front lower suspnsion arm bush

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,309 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion throughout underside vehicle

o/s rear shocker casing corroded and slight misting of oil

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion throughout underside vehicle

o/s rear shocker casing corroded and slight misting of oil

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

both inner and outer sills slight corrosion

rear axle slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2018 49,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis serval places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

both inner and outer sills slight corrosion

rear axle slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,688 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,064 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,306 miles

both inner cv boots leaking slightly

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,712 miles

nearside inner cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,488 miles

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 11,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,664 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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YT53 OVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YT53 OVC, 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 YT53 OVC registered?

YT53 OVC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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