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CK04 LVL

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 LVL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,785 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,426 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded and deteriorated

Main fuel pipe to tank has a previous repair, not leaking at test.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,521 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 46,521 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking HOSE GOING TO TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Pass 4 May 2018 43,877 miles

nearside & offside front discs slightly rusted

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2018 43,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside front discs slightly rusted

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,539 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,564 miles

both sides front tyres starting to crack

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,085 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2014 19,883 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,428 miles

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

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

both rear lower shock bushes have slight movement

paint work damage from sapp

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,559 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 10,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,457 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wipers split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,752 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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CK04 LVL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CK04 LVL, 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 CK04 LVL registered?

CK04 LVL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is CK04 LVL safe to buy?

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