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FV53 YUJ

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 YUJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,437 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 81,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,937 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,365 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,006 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 50,006 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 31 Jan 2012 40,899 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear x-member and boot floor damaged / slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,054 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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FV53 YUJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV53 YUJ, 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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What year was FV53 YUJ registered?

FV53 YUJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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