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YX53 YYJ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 105,849 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 105,843 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 86,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,984 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inadequately welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to spring mounting inadequate weld (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight - oil sump corroded ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front o/s - n/s (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear o/s - n/s (axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,442 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,990 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,887 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened VERY BAD AT TOP OF SPRING (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings IN FRONT OF SPRING (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,040 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 52,039 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,045 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 46,045 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,398 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,004 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 YYJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YYJ, 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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YX53 YYJ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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