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AV54 DHX

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DHX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 79,990 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal travel near limit

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Road springs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,393 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Road springs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 72,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Road springs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,128 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 26 Jan 2017 64,094 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs wearing

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to middle section join area (7.1.2)

Gearbox oily

Rear wiper completly split

Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,691 miles

rear tyres cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Jan 2014 39,691 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,190 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,687 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls start to perish, o/s/f brake disc start to rust across inner braking surface.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,000 miles

o/s/f brake disc start to corode across inner brake surface.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,287 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking , o/s/f brake disc starting to rust across inner brake surface.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 4,313 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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AV54 DHX is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV54 DHX, 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 AV54 DHX registered?

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

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