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A7 JTU

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,706 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONTS AND REARS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 79,706 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONTS AND REARS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,675 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas

Fail 6 Sep 2024 75,667 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,802 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective by middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective by front subframe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres sitting on 1.8mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,319 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded.

Rear suspension beam heavily corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side and off side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and off side front.Near side and off side rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 63,319 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates heavily corroded.

Rear suspension beam heavily corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side and off side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and off side front.Near side and off side rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,814 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak on cooling radiator

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,929 miles

under side of floor heavily under sealed

Fail 8 Jun 2020 61,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of floor heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber cracking bad,but exhaust well supported

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches

Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,839 miles

Oil leak from sump

Fail 22 Mar 2016 57,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Unable to carry out emissions test due to broken exhaust (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak from sump

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 49,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,736 miles

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

Slight noise in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,707 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 22 Mar 2012 27,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,924 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 17,924 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,927 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,064 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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A7 JTU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,481 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 A7 JTU, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 JTU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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