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FY54 CYV

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,118 mi
Last recorded75,118 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 CYV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 75,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Mirror missing

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2023 73,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 73,875 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,208 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 71,208 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,756 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 68,756 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,753 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,753 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,383 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 44,382 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,999 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 43,999 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 40,522 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,479 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyres side walls showing signs of crackjing

Fail 4 Jan 2014 35,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

N/S and O/S rear tyres side walls showing signs of crackjing

Pass 3 Nov 2012 29,957 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2011 25,797 miles

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

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

eye lashes on head lamps

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,797 miles

eye lashes on head lamps

Fail 30 Oct 2010 21,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 21,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,496 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 CYV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY54 CYV, 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 CYV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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