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CE53BYU
2003 DAIHATSU CHARADE
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 989cc
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- Registration CE53BYU
- Manufacturer DAIHATSU
- Model CHARADE
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 989cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 78,970 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2027 17 Jun 202617 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,123 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026 17 Jun 20269 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 68,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering top spring mount surround corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering top spring mount surround corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure loose bracket broken (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 62,579 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025 17 Jun 202612 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 56,170 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 56,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,889 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- oil level low
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg, x2 places underside and under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil level low
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear brake noisy when applied
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear handbrake effort reading lower
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 46,547 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
13 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,020 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to underside suspension components but not weakened
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 42,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to underside suspension components but not weakened
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,461 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose bracket insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,225 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018 17 Jun 20264 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 29,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/55/13 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/55/13 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,666 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 26,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,418 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2016 17 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 24,351 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,351 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 23,074 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2014 17 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,092 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2013 17 Jun 202620 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,396 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 19,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
20 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,586 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,729 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2010 17 Jun 202620 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,609 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,338 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,745 MI
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CE53BYU was registered on 2003-10-21
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