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AV54 DJK

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 76,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,001 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

o/s sill panel starting corroed

Fail 24 Apr 2023 66,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s sill panel starting corroed

Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,314 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 61,314 miles

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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 58,292 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 58,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 55,866 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,984 miles

O/S/F outer sill area starting to rust

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,148 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 47,455 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 47,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 43,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,388 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,631 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 37,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

nearside inner drive shaft boot has slight grease lose

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2011 34,414 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn & corroded

front brakes bind slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,295 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,777 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 DJK is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV54 DJK, 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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AV54 DJK is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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