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AO53 RKE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RKE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Around rear spring & rear brake pipe/flexy (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,415 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both front lower (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both front lower (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,722 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,667 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 RKE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

AO53 RKE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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