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BN04 BVP

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,422 mi
Last recorded26,422 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BVP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 26,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 24,193 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 24,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 20,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,677 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 19,676 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 19,532 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear axle bushes perished and cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2019 18,906 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 18,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,183 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 17,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor falling down (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,839 miles

drivers sun visor not staying up

n/s front inner c/v joint leaking grease

n/s front tyre age cracking

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,624 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 12,574 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 12,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,684 miles

n/s/f small rip in wiper blade. and o/s/f.

Pass 9 May 2009 11,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,500 miles

all four tyres perished

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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BN04 BVP is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BN04 BVP, 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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BN04 BVP is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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