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FN04 XDB

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,547 mi
Last recorded47,547 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 XDB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 47,547 miles

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

exhaust leak

Pass 13 Jan 2025 45,922 miles

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,646 miles

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Fail 24 Jan 2024 44,644 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2022 44,134 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 44,133 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 43,472 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,836 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 42,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Offside main (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe corroded

Offside and nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,403 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2014 37,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,156 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slight cracking on tread

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,986 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

tyre sidewalls cracking slighly

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,272 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,772 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking.

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 30 Oct 2009 29,772 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking.

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

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 19 Feb 2009 27,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,855 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,562 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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FN04 XDB is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN04 XDB, 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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FN04 XDB is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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