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AV54 DHN

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,509 mi
Last recorded73,509 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DHN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 73,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 73,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,127 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 63,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 54,980 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 46,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 46,030 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 37,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 37,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,924 miles

Freeplay inner rack ends

Underside corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 27,923 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Freeplay inner rack ends

Underside corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 27,651 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Freeplay inner rack ends

Headlights fading

Underside corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,856 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight brake bind on both front wheels

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,933 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,804 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,870 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 6,693 miles

both front tyres getting low exhaust slight blow both driveshafts noisey

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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AV54 DHN is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV54 DHN, 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 AV54 DHN registered?

AV54 DHN is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AV54 DHN safe to buy?

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