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RK53 WPL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,046 mi
Last recorded90,046 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WPL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,046 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre 1.8m

o/s front tyre 2m

Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 3m

Fail 25 Apr 2025 74,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 3m

Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,117 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2023 48,314 miles

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

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

both front tyres over 10 years old

both front tyres wearing on edges on 2.5m and perishing/cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

both wing mirror covers missing

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 28 Apr 2023 48,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres over 10 years old

both front tyres wearing on edges on 2.5m and perishing/cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

both wing mirror covers missing

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2022 43,269 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 43,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 40,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 39,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,316 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to mirror outer cover

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,965 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 30 Aug 2016 37,965 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,388 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,360 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 23,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,819 miles

rear number plate has slight damage

Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 20,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,048 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,780 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 WPL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

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

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