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CN54 FBA

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 FBA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,479 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill section near axle bush mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near upper coil spring mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,307 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,221 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,496 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 55,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,588 miles

engine oil getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,135 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 23,051 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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CN54 FBA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CN54 FBA, 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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CN54 FBA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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