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PO53 WBT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,956 mi
Last recorded65,956 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WBT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 65,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion affecting front & rear suspension components, sub frame, rear axel, inner sills, fuel filler etc.

Fail 14 Mar 2025 65,165 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion affecting front & rear suspension components, sub frame, rear axel, inner sills, fuel filler etc.

Pass 30 Mar 2024 65,138 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 65,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OS & NS len's hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has Excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,293 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,277 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,499 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 63,496 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,106 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,764 miles

Front wipers poor and split on edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished on wall

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,187 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 4 Apr 2013 59,402 miles

1.pinhole in centre exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,827 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,347 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 36,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2006 33,076 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 32,973 miles

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

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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PO53 WBT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PO53 WBT, 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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PO53 WBT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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