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AU54 EGC

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,487 mi
Last recorded169,487 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 EGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 169,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,202 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter slightly leaking grease

Fail 23 Apr 2014 152,202 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter slightly leaking grease

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 111,259 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 111,259 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,370 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,668 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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AU54 EGC is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU54 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 EGC registered?

AU54 EGC is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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