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DF53 KAU

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,813 mi
Last recorded43,813 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,299 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 35,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Nov 2006 19,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 19,155 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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DF53 KAU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 KAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF53 KAU?

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What year was DF53 KAU registered?

DF53 KAU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is DF53 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 KAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF53 KAU have outstanding finance?

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