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YX53 YYA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,636 mi
Last recorded83,636 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YYA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,636 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 83,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,445 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)

both door mirror covers missing but no sharp edges also front disc back plates corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

both door mirror covers missing but no sharp edges also front disc back plates corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,509 miles

o/s/f sunvisor missing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

noise from rear brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,480 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front wiperblade split

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,413 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 YYA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX53 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

YX53 YYA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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