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RK53 WPM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,283 mi
Last recorded74,283 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WPM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,283 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 74,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 73,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,471 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,803 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,898 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 46,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,365 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,226 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 35,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,620 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,875 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 24,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,347 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 21,347 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,960 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 17,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,404 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 WPM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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