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RO03 MKC

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,358 mi
Last recorded31,358 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MKC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 31,216 miles

battery defective

Fail 17 Oct 2024 31,216 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery defective

Pass 19 Oct 2023 30,947 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 30,947 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 155/65x13 offside 165/70x13 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop detached

Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,345 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 30,345 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 29,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 28,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 26,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,762 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 22,421 miles

155/65/13 tyres fitted to rear axle

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 19 May 2014 22,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

155/65/13 tyres fitted to rear axle

165/70/13 tyres fitted to front axle

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

Pass 17 May 2013 20,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,162 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack (155/65 R13)

nearside front inner c.v boot leaking grease

vehicle not fitted with an anti-roll bar or linkages

Pass 11 May 2010 15,202 miles

155/65/13 tyres on rear axle - 165/70/13 tyres on front axle?

Pass 19 May 2009 12,721 miles

slight weep of grease from n/s inner cv gaiter clip area

Fail 19 May 2009 12,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight weep of grease from n/s inner cv gaiter clip area

Pass 22 May 2008 11,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,452 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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RO03 MKC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RO03 MKC, 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 RO03 MKC registered?

RO03 MKC is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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