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RK53 WNT

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,645 mi
Last recorded61,645 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WNT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,645 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,122 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 58,122 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 57,813 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,442 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 57,439 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 57,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,438 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under-chassis, brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,915 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 39,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2017 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing is broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper is split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch biting point very high

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,100 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of both front brake disc have a rusted edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

osf brake binding slightly

osr tyre is soft.. low on pressure

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,582 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,818 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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RK53 WNT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK53 WNT, 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 RK53 WNT registered?

RK53 WNT is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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