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DG04 UOU

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,043 mi
Last recorded72,043 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 UOU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,149 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,380 miles

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

residue of misting on all other shock absorbers

Fail 11 Feb 2015 70,371 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

auxiliary belts squealing in operation

recommend replacing wipers

residue of misting on all other shock absorbers

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,427 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,321 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low / discs aged and worn

perishing / slight cracking in both rear tyres

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,313 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads starting to wear low / discs aged and worn

perishing / slight cracking in both rear tyres

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,337 miles

recommend rear brakes require clean adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,961 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,954 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 38,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,151 miles

both nearside tyres low on outer edges

front brake discs corroding

small cracks in rear tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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DG04 UOU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG04 UOU, 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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DG04 UOU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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