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AV54 GVZ

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,466 mi
Last recorded164,466 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 GVZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 164,466 miles

engine managment light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2013 151,332 miles

engine managment light on dash

o/s/f tyre has slight damage on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 136,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light ON

Fail 10 Jan 2012 136,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light ON

Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn/corroded

engine light ON

rear number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2011 116,147 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn/corroded

engine light ON

rear number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2010 97,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine light ON

rear number plate slighty damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

engine light ON

rear number plate slighty damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2009 80,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper end split

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,915 miles

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

nearside wiper end split

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,113 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 61,113 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 GVZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

AV54 GVZ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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