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AO53 RKA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,230 mi
Last recorded60,230 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RKA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2021 60,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,126 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,469 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 37,469 miles

Fuel tank leaking hose to tank seal (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,168 miles

front bumper inseruce

Fail 2 Oct 2015 31,168 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front bumper inseruce

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,016 miles

o/s/f brake pads ON LIMIT

o/s/f brake slighty binding

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 11,130 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

ns sunvisor cannot be secured in upright position

Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,688 miles

all tyers starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,649 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,936 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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AO53 RKA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO53 RKA, 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 AO53 RKA registered?

AO53 RKA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is AO53 RKA safe to buy?

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