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GD04 NZB

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 NZB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 76,835 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,979 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated but not blowing

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 74,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer joint advise replacement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge and is low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens has faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner and outer edges, is on wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens has faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump is corroded and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 66,261 miles

Fuel hose leaking Flexible fuel filler hose is leaking at connection to fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge and is low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens has faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner and outer edges, is on wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens has faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump is corroded and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 56,693 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,664 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 55,663 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,920 miles

Dampness around fuel filer pipe by fuel tank

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split at end

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,707 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 45,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,379 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,891 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,385 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 25,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 14,416 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 12,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,930 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 10,928 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,907 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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GD04 NZB is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GD04 NZB, 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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GD04 NZB is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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