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YY53 OBE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OBE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,434 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,271 miles

front discs rusty on inside faces

Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,271 miles

front discs rusty on inside faces

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 21,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,526 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 OBE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YY53 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

YY53 OBE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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