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BP04 PCU

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PCU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,107 miles

Front both headlight lenses faded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2017 89,107 miles

Front both headlight lenses faded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,310 miles

clutch near end of life

eng oil low

engine noise

exhaust noise

Fail 17 Nov 2016 81,310 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch near end of life

eng oil low

engine noise

exhaust noise

Fail 2 Sep 2016 80,640 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight beam images are cloudy

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,437 miles

both front inner constant velocity gaiters leaking slightly

both front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,851 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

light bind on nearside front brake advisory on a brake check

nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,727 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 42,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,705 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2011 23,037 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,258 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,400 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 14,220 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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BP04 PCU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP04 PCU, 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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BP04 PCU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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