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DY04 XLM

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XLM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,537 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,181 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,181 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,750 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,750 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has excesive travel

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,366 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,200 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,362 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,102 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 XLM is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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