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DN53 HGA

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,006 mi
Last recorded29,006 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HGA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,006 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,062 miles

rear metal brake pipes staring to rust

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,742 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,859 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,927 miles

both front drive shafts slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,890 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 17,766 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 14,446 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front wipers starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2010 14,446 miles

n/s o/s front wipers starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,385 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 11,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 4,985 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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DN53 HGA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN53 HGA, 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 DN53 HGA registered?

DN53 HGA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is DN53 HGA safe to buy?

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