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FY04 VWF

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,533 mi
Last recorded36,533 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VWF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 36,533 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes corroded.

o/s rear door will not open.

o/s sunvisor loose/will not stay up.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,663 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe to tank. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 35,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe to tank. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,367 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 33,356 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,966 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,416 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,942 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,118 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,266 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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FY04 VWF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY04 VWF, 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 FY04 VWF registered?

FY04 VWF is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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