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GP53 EKY

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EKY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 94,322 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Some corrosion to offside coil spring mounting.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,057 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 71,992 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside worn/perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine light

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os /ns outer edge smooth ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside axel bush's perished/worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 46,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os /ns outer edge smooth ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,737 miles

Front mirror covers missing

Pass 9 May 2019 23,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 17,065 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,127 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 8,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 8,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 7,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 7,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 6,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 5,433 miles

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 13 Jan 2009 5,433 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 4,534 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 3,373 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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GP53 EKY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GP53 EKY, 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 GP53 EKY registered?

GP53 EKY is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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