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YY53 OAM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,785 mi
Last recorded48,785 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2025 48,785 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to upper spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near axle mounting / under flexi hose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to upper spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened calliper pins (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened calliper pins (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 39,875 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxillary belt shredded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,538 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Fail 20 Feb 2023 36,525 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Fail 21 Jan 2023 36,383 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle>back (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,857 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 34,857 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 14years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dated 14 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,812 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 26,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,375 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 25,375 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,083 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,959 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,848 miles

advise front wipers poor and splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,225 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,733 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,846 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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YY53 OAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YY53 OAM, 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 YY53 OAM registered?

YY53 OAM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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