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AK54 DNV

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 DNV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 60,601 miles

Nearside Rear damage to bumper,not likely to cause injury

Fail 31 Jan 2024 60,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot clip loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear damage to bumper,not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,612 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 56,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,899 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 55,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,397 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,675 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,675 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor cannot be secured up (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,041 miles

both inner cv gaitor clips loose

front tyres worn on edges and perished/cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both inner cv gaitor clips loose

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs poor/corroded

front tyres worn on edges and perished/cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,650 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,736 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,657 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,657 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,782 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,396 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 8,684 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 DNV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK54 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

AK54 DNV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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