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DY04 XLH

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,800 mi
Last recorded57,800 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XLH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 57,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 55,321 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,602 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 53,602 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 50,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,213 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 48,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by mount (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 42,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by mount (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,518 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,804 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 38,804 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,941 miles

o/s wiper torn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,858 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,511 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,370 miles

rear tyres have cracks in tread grooves.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 16,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres have cracks in tread grooves.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,962 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 9,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XLH is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

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

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