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DY04 XLC

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,829 mi
Last recorded84,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XLC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,829 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 84,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,167 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 13 Jan 2015 68,926 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,953 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,288 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 54,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,231 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,231 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,411 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,604 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 23,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,973 miles

ADVISE windscreen wipers starting to split

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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DY04 XLC is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY04 XLC, 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 DY04 XLC registered?

DY04 XLC is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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