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K138 BSC

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,850 mi
Last recorded34,850 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 BSC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 34,850 miles

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 34,847 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,209 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,929 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 31,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck pipes

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 14 Sep 2020 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck pipes

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,241 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,442 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 19,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,768 miles

both front c v boots perished and cracking

exhaust rear box corroded and leaking along seam

handbrake lever has very little travel left

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,541 miles

both front c v boot perished

rear brake application uneven and brakes squeel when applied

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 13,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres split and perished slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight restricted free movement on n\s\r caliper handbrake mechanisum

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,479 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,010 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 10,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Applause?

Based on 2,144 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
3,108
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 262
constant velocity joint gaiter split 177
parking brake recording little or no effort 144
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
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K138 BSC is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Applause models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 79,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Applause fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K138 BSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Applause typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Daihatsu Applause is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K138 BSC is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K138 BSC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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