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WJ53 TVK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TVK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 87,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front/rear tyres different sizes.

General corrosion under car.

Interior rear view mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Petrol cap release flap needs adjustment.

Radiator matrix partly blocked?

Rear Tyres wearing close to tread wear bars.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,601 miles

General corrosion under car!

Interior rear view missing.

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing in main tread area! Consider replacing.

Rear Brakes noisy in roller brake tester?

Fail 26 Sep 2018 81,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under car!

Interior rear view missing.

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing in main tread area! Consider replacing.

Rear Brakes noisy in roller brake tester?

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,746 miles

General corrosion under car!

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing ,also starting to split in main tread area.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing in main tread area.

Rear Brakes squealing badly when using roller brake tester!

Welded repairs have had underseal applied.Unable to confirm welded repair quality.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 74,738 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion under car!

Nearside Rear Tyre perrishing ,also starting to split in main tread area.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing in main tread area.

Rear Brakes squealing badly when using roller brake tester!

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator matrix blocked?

Rear Both tyres perrishing in main tread area! especiall nsr.Consider replacing.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Front/rear tyres different sizes

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

Nearside Rear Wheel trim insecure

Offside Front Wiper blade has splits

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil level below min!

Radiator matrix blocked?

Rear Both tyres perrishing in main tread area! especiall nsr.Consider replacing.

Rear Wiper blade worn out

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,892 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Front numberplate has slight damage

Front wiper blades worn and noisy in operation.Rear wiper blade split

Front/rear tyres different size

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn Both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,760 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,040 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,017 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,255 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and wearing on inner tread edges

o/s/f track rod end cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,398 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 50,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,345 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 39,345 miles

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

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

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 23 Sep 2008 28,010 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,010 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,183 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,536 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 19,536 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,678 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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WJ53 TVK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ53 TVK, 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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WJ53 TVK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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