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AK04 BXB

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BXB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,938 miles

Fuel hose corroded from filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 42,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,491 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,504 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,055 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,640 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,732 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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AK04 BXB is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

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

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