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AK54 DLY

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,441 mi
Last recorded125,441 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DLY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 125,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under body corroded

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2016 123,531 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 123,531 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,554 miles

surface rust under the vehicle on some componants

Pass 7 May 2015 118,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,723 miles

offside rear tyre wearing very low on inner edge.wheel alignment?

Pass 1 May 2013 80,770 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 80,770 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 64,109 miles

cut in o/s front tyre tread

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 57,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,124 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,732 miles

nearside front mirror housing cover missing

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front mirror housing cover missing

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,751 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,715 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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AK54 DLY 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 70.6%.

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 AK54 DLY, 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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AK54 DLY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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