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AK04 BXA

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BXA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,196 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS AIM LENSES BECOMING FROSTED

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT PIN HOLED

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT PIN HOLED

O/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER PIN HOLED

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING OUT OF SHAPE - 155 65 13 73T

Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,196 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R TREAD LIFTING - 155 65 13 73T (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH HEADLAMPS AIM LENSES BECOMING FROSTED

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT PIN HOLED

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT PIN HOLED

O/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER PIN HOLED

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING OUT OF SHAPE - 155 65 13 73T

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,265 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS AIM LENSES BECOMING FROSTED

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal has a long travel but has sufficient reserve

front strut tops creaking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,151 miles

Fuel Filler Pipe Rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,798 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Neaside Front Wiper Split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,648 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,625 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 35,621 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 22,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes just in balance

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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AK04 BXA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AK04 BXA, 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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What year was AK04 BXA registered?

AK04 BXA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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