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RK53 WOM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,464 mi
Last recorded57,464 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WOM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,464 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front track rod end corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swing axle bushes nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 53,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,804 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 52,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,637 miles

Both headlight patterns are starting to diffuse

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 49,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Both headlight patterns are starting to diffuse

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe gasket area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 48,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 20,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,393 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 15,116 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,559 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 14,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,543 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,697 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 11,673 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,581 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 8,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,920 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 WOM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

RK53 WOM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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