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RO03 MKD

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,139 mi
Last recorded58,139 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 MKD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 56,958 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing

Fail 23 Dec 2019 56,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 54,726 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

r/o/s floor corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,368 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wiper blades split/deteriorated on limit

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

lower fuel neck weeping

n/s seat does not slide tilt in one motion(3dr)

n/s sun visor faulty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both on LIMIT (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper split

slight corrosion/corroded showing in places

Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,393 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel weep from lower filler

n/s cv boot weeping

n/s sunvisor faulty

rear axle bush showing deterioration

rear+o/s wipers split

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 21 Nov 2015 48,088 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 14 Nov 2015 47,743 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 25 Nov 2014 36,615 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 15 Nov 2014 36,162 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor has a small hole

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,604 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,390 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear window broken

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,545 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 MKD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

RO03 MKD is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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