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WV53 FVK

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,436 mi
Last recorded40,436 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FVK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 40,436 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 36,068 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,961 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2022 35,435 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 35,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,935 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 32,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,277 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,904 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 27,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,830 miles

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,338 miles

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 25,338 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,407 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,215 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,743 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,679 miles

all tyres worn

Fail 19 Oct 2007 15,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,125 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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WV53 FVK 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 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 WV53 FVK, 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 WV53 FVK registered?

WV53 FVK is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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