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2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,883 mi
Last recorded58,883 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 CYL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 58,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 58,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 56,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 56,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Front exhaust rubber split

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Carrier bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected Carrier bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Front exhaust rubber split

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 47,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 47,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 25,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 24,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,417 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch, within 30cm of mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sills, within 30cm of rear beam mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch, within 30cm of mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sills, within 30cm of rear beam mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,223 miles

Exhaust Tail Pipe Rusty and Weak But not Leaking or Insecure at Time Of Test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,640 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,033 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,313 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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FY54 CYL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FY54 CYL, 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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FY54 CYL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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