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AK04 JFU

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 JFU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,491 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,825 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 104,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,510 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 102,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,831 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml ligth on

nearside mirror shroud missing

wear on discs

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,416 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust

damage to nearside mirror

damage to screen

eml ligth on

play in nearside front suspemsion

Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion and blow on exhaust

damage to nearside mirror

drivers door lock insecure

eml ligth on

play in nearside front suspemsion

wear on discs

Pass 2 May 2012 71,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in nearside front suspension

wear on discs

Fail 2 May 2012 71,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in nearside front suspension

wear on discs

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,575 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 55,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,941 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,930 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 JFU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK04 JFU, 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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AK04 JFU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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