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DY57 KFZ

2007 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Daihatsu Charade35,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 KFZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 124,701 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis rail, axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis rail/inner wheel arch, axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component missing Ball joint castle nut missing a split pin (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Flickering on and off (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Flickering on and off (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe to tank ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 119,476 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 119,359 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 110,148 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 110,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 110,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint creaking slightly also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint creaking slightly also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 101,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,406 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2016 91,724 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil leak - suspect sump

slight rumble at nearside rear wheel when spun - suspect wheel brearing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,043 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,043 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre low and cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,650 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges 155/65R13

front brake discs starting to lip on edges

rear tyres perished between tread 155/65R13

Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges 155/65R13

front brake discs starting to lip on edges

rear tyres perished between tread 155/65R13

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,637 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,636 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs pitted inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,536 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 83,536 miles

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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DY57 KFZ is a 2007 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2007 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 35,689 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 DY57 KFZ, 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 19 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY57 KFZ is a 2007 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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