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WK53 ZRL

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ZRL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,641 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Suspension Has Areas Of Surface Corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2025 63,641 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Suspension Has Areas Of Surface Corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 59,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 52,828 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 52,823 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor by front seat lower seatbelt prescribed area corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 48,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,684 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 47,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,358 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 47,358 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor will not stay in the stowed away position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,477 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,716 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,261 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,863 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 35,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,869 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,319 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 19,506 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,506 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,778 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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WK53 ZRL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WK53 ZRL, 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 WK53 ZRL registered?

WK53 ZRL is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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