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SW03 XMM

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,165 mi
Last recorded63,165 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XMM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 61,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 61,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,575 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,997 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 55,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,982 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,931 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,916 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,704 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,513 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 33,382 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 23 Jan 2008 33,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,467 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 31,467 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SW03 XMM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SW03 XMM, 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 SW03 XMM registered?

SW03 XMM is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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