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RK53 WOA

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WOA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 104,778 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 100,115 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 100,110 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,622 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 79,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,539 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,962 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

rear underbody areas very muddy

slight different rates of brake increase /decrease on front & rear brakes

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers deteriorated,smearing windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2015 40,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers deteriorated,smearing windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,781 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,384 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,024 miles

both front brake discs worn,corroded & binding slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2011 18,024 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn,corroded & binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 9,245 miles

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

all four tyres worn close to wear limit on edges

offside wiper split on end

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 6,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,642 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 WOA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,781 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WOA, 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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RK53 WOA is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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