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RK53 WNU

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,672 mi
Last recorded66,672 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WNU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 66,672 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,307 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 56,287 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,471 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,160 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,202 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 45,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,219 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,326 miles

advise rear inner tyre walls

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,731 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,224 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 WNU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

RK53 WNU is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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