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KY03 RXC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,349 mi
Last recorded72,349 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 RXC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 72,349 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f , n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,039 miles

front tyres wearing low rear axle front bushes deteriorating and perished

Pass 20 Nov 2015 48,350 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 32,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,312 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,271 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall slightly perished

slight bulge on n/s front tyre wall

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,001 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 20,986 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 12,782 miles

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

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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KY03 RXC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KY03 RXC, 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 KY03 RXC registered?

KY03 RXC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is KY03 RXC safe to buy?

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