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FY54 OTT

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,759 mi
Last recorded55,759 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,759 miles

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 55,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,135 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2023 43,134 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 37,220 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 34,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 31,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,467 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,453 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 24,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,282 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,516 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 18,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres cracking in tread slightly

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,409 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2009 16,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,898 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 OTT is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OTT, 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 FY54 OTT registered?

FY54 OTT is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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