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FE53 SZT

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,791 mi
Last recorded40,791 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SZT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,437 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,567 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 20,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,769 miles

Advise offside headlamp aim borderline low

Advise security of nearside wing mirror

Advise underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2008 8,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,829 miles

both front tyres close to limit at edges

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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FE53 SZT is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE53 SZT, 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 FE53 SZT registered?

FE53 SZT is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is FE53 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 SZT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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