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CN04 FWG

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,957 mi
Last recorded74,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 FWG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 72,689 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 69,971 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,926 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2022 67,926 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lags behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 65,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 64,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2020 64,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,760 miles

Offside front caliper pins worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 62,760 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front caliper pins worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,980 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 58,980 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 28 May 2015 57,781 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 57,781 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,138 miles

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 May 2012 47,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,690 miles

nearside wash jet not working

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,247 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,985 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 19,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CN04 FWG is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CN04 FWG, 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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CN04 FWG is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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