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AP04 RKV

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,941 mi
Last recorded103,941 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RKV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,941 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Floor Section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded by spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 103,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (HOLED AND CORRODED Next to spring mounting) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (sun visor cannot be stowed away) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Floor Section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded by spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,774 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened movement in shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 85,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened movement in shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,411 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,941 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

rear axle bushes beginning to debond

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,556 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,083 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,262 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 25,408 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,543 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,411 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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AP04 RKV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP04 RKV, 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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AP04 RKV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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