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CF04 HFY

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 HFY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 111,384 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,507 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,606 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 104,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,283 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 100,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,114 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,007 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 94,007 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,893 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front both sides tyres slightly perished from outside

Fail 12 Oct 2012 89,893 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front both sides tyres slightly perished from outside

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,509 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,096 miles

front wipers ends worn

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,804 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,694 miles

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

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

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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CF04 HFY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CF04 HFY, 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 CF04 HFY registered?

CF04 HFY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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