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KP53 BWZ

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,551 mi
Last recorded63,551 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BWZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,387 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 13 Nov 2023 56,385 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2023 56,283 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to fuel filler pipes

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle and inner and outer sills

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated/greased in places restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 23 Oct 2020 43,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated/greased in places restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

slight deterioration to rear tyres

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2018 35,497 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,839 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres wearing thin

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

Fail 13 Oct 2017 29,839 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres wearing thin

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' offside sun-visor (8.3.1b)

corrosion to exhaust system at rear

Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 15,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,698 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,179 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,015 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 8,715 miles

advised rear exhaust tail section corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 5,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 3,844 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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KP53 BWZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KP53 BWZ, 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 KP53 BWZ registered?

KP53 BWZ is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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