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AK54 DNF

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,547 mi
Last recorded59,547 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DNF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 59,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,244 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded on limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dampness to fuel filler pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,785 miles

both rear bushes perishing and cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,938 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,803 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 29,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,009 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,234 miles

Exhaust system, tail pipe corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 20,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,392 miles

Offside front tyre worn up legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,838 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)

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 DNF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AK54 DNF, 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 AK54 DNF registered?

AK54 DNF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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