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AO53 RKU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,992 mi
Last recorded219,992 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 RKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 219,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 219,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 206,422 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2017 206,312 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2016 192,504 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 192,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 179,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 179,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 164,990 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,373 miles

drivers wiper small split

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2013 27,373 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper small split

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,213 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 125,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,904 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 110,904 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,149 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 RKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO53 RKU, 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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AO53 RKU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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