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AK54 DMY

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,326 mi
Last recorded93,326 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DMY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,326 miles

Emissions not tested due to blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection cat and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp beam images fading

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2019 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp beam images fading

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,805 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front headlamp beam images fading

exhaust system corroded

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,654 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,973 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 46,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,470 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,470 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 20,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 DMY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK54 DMY, 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 DMY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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