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YX53 YXW

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,960 mi
Last recorded63,960 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YXW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,960 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 22 Aug 2016 63,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported including flexi (3.6.B.1)

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,110 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,125 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 22,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,417 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight sticking offside front brake

Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight sticking offside front brake

small hole in centre exhaust section

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,847 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 44,847 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,944 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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YX53 YXW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX53 YXW, 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 YX53 YXW registered?

YX53 YXW is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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