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Daihatsu Charade

Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 989 cc

X8 AREMOT history

X8 ARE is a gold petrol Daihatsu Charade first used on 8 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 56,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
56,872 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Charade
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
989 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ARE was last recorded at 56,872 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,732 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,140 miles
Average per year
2,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,872 miles
  • 2025 – 55,732 miles
  • 2024 – 54,447 miles
  • 2023 – 52,943 miles
  • 2022 – 51,321 miles
  • 2021 – 49,488 miles
  • 2020 – 47,557 miles
  • 2019 – 45,780 miles
  • 2018 – 44,196 miles
  • 2017 – 41,936 miles
  • 2016 – 40,251 miles
  • 2015 – 38,764 miles
  • 2014 – 35,865 miles
  • 2013 – 33,170 miles
  • 2012 – 31,504 miles
  • 2011 – 30,138 miles
  • 2010 – 27,840 miles
  • 2009 – 25,468 miles
  • 2008 – 22,277 miles
  • 2007 – 19,642 miles
  • 2006 – 16,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,872 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot started to perish/crack

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,872 miles (+1,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    587295773119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot started to perish/crack

  2. Pass55,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    954392191386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both banjo's near calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills under vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail55,732 miles (+1,285)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    706278372006
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both banjo's near calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills under vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass54,447 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    220780607378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,943 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,943 miles
    Test number
    856910893854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    525727864754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,321 miles (+1,833)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    306574391851
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassie rail spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,488 miles (+1,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    879961797487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,557 miles (+1,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,557 miles
    Test number
    700057481370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass45,780 miles (+1,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    288333966877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass44,196 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    925461414916
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail44,196 miles (+2,260)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    193418495615
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassie around rear brake hose mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass41,936 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    268964415843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,251 miles (+1,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    275624659549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass38,764 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,764 miles
    Test number
    380369900628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass35,865 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,865 miles
    Test number
    737357484266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,170 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    205135893242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,504 miles
    Test number
    197104882295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,504 miles (+1,366)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,504 miles
    Test number
    367524682410
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass30,138 miles (+2,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,138 miles
    Test number
    778903381275
    • NoteFront brake discs well corroded

  21. Pass27,840 miles (+2,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,840 miles
    Test number
    422427180260
    • NoteBoth 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.

  22. Pass25,468 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,468 miles
    Test number
    573666599213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,277 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,277 miles
    Test number
    112053708340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,642 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,642 miles
    Test number
    470894607474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,581 miles (+3,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,581 miles
    Test number
    691439897255
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass16,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,020 miles
    Test number
    701580306394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,020 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,020 miles
    Test number
    864310206329
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about X8 ARE

Does X8 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ARE is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ARE?
The MOT on X8 ARE is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ARE done?
X8 ARE was recorded at 56,872 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,046 miles a year.
Has X8 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ARE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 ARE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X8 ARE find?
X8 ARE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper ends; nearside front outer cv boot started to perish/crack.

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