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DY04 XLD

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XLD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

emissions just met requirement for mot may require cat next year

Pass 30 Mar 2013 113,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,734 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 106,734 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,905 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 94,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,340 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,340 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,002 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,498 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,455 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o\s\f brake slightly binding

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 XLD is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY04 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

DY04 XLD is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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