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X8 ARE

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,732 mi
Last recorded55,732 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 ARE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 55,732 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both banjo's near calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills under vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 55,732 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above rear spring corroded to excess/hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above rear spring corroded to excess/hole, 2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both banjo's near calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills under vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 54,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,321 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 51,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,488 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 44,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassie around rear brake hose mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,504 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 31,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,138 miles

front brake discs well corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,840 miles

Both front brake disks have reduced swept area due to corrosion. This has not affected the brake readings unduly but may affect the performance of the brakes at extreme limits.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 19,581 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,020 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 16,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X8 ARE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X8 ARE, 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 X8 ARE registered?

X8 ARE is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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