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RK53 WPD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WPD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 101,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 96,756 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,045 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake has slightly low effort

Pass 31 Dec 2014 84,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,316 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 79,308 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,674 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 72,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,141 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,463 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,371 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,369 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,153 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,164 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 WPD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

RK53 WPD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is RK53 WPD safe to buy?

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