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AX53 OAH

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,373 mi
Last recorded81,373 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OAH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,373 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 81,367 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,785 miles

Metal brake pipes painted

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,766 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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 Spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes painted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,092 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to and from hose (3.6.B.2c)

both sides inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,612 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,612 miles

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)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S rear tyre low pressure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,405 miles

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

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

offside front wiper end split

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,402 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper end split

Fail 11 Feb 2013 51,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,940 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,892 miles

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

both front brake discs corrodedinner faces

offside outer sill corroded at rear

rear tailpipe missing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,891 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front brake discs corrodedinner faces

offside outer sill corroded at rear

rear tailpipe missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,424 miles

nearside front brake bind slightly

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,349 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,835 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 23,835 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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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AX53 OAH is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AX53 OAH, 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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AX53 OAH is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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