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FT04 JKN

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,464 mi
Last recorded54,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 JKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2021 54,464 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking evidence of seepage around inlet pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around shocker mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported chassis fallen apart around mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pies heavily corroded ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,936 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 53,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,897 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 50,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,515 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,743 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,880 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,867 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,701 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 31,603 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,558 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 19,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,278 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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FT04 JKN is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FT04 JKN, 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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FT04 JKN is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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