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DV04 YKS

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,350 mi
Last recorded40,350 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 YKS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 40,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 38,277 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 36,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 26,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,536 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 26,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 26,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,547 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,347 miles

axle bushes deteriorated

n/s and o/s inner driveshaft gaitors leaking a small amount of grease

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,976 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,212 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 10,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,309 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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DV04 YKS 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 90.5%.

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 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 DV04 YKS, 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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DV04 YKS is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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