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DY04 XLK

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,733 mi
Last recorded59,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 59,733 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,630 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,909 miles

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe and bottom arms corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,985 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 29,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,764 miles

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 22 Jun 2016 12,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,869 miles

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

n/s wiper smearing

n/s/f tyre perished and split

Pass 15 Aug 2014 5,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 5,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,050 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 5,050 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 4,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 4,413 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 4,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,130 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 4,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,535 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 2,664 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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DY04 XLK is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DY04 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

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

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