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GK54 XJV

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,275 mi
Last recorded47,275 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 XJV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 47,254 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking filler pipe to tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 34,966 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 34,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,213 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,572 miles

rear axle bushes worn on limit

Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,850 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 32,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,500 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 27,500 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 26,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,322 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,776 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 13,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,813 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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GK54 XJV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GK54 XJV, 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 GK54 XJV registered?

GK54 XJV is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is GK54 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK54 XJV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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