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DN53 HHE

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,687 mi
Last recorded63,687 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HHE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,687 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 63,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,998 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 57,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,984 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis by o/s rear coil spring

Fail 29 Oct 2013 51,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on chassis by o/s rear coil spring

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,131 miles

n/s front coil spring corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 47,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front coil spring corroded

o/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2011 36,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2009 32,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,454 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,957 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,533 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 16,091 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 HHE is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN53 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

DN53 HHE is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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