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FY54 OTD

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OTD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,333 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking and wearing close to the legal limit

lip to front discs

Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,925 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on edges

chip to windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2012 109,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking up on edges

chip to windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 100,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,965 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 30,870 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 OTD is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 OTD registered?

FY54 OTD is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is FY54 OTD safe to buy?

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