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EK04 ULV

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,371 mi
Last recorded47,371 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ULV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,371 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 46,393 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 46,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,443 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,120 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,387 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,576 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 40,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 38,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 32,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 31,138 miles

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,651 miles

nearside rear tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 22 Jan 2016 28,651 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,715 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,886 miles

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

both rear tyre walls have minor cracks

Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 14,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,305 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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EK04 ULV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK04 ULV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 ULV registered?

EK04 ULV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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