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GU04 YMD

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,436 mi
Last recorded63,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YMD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 63,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 52,599 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))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 44,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 39,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 6 Mar 2017 38,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,542 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 30,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,800 miles

advise exhaust tailpipe weak and corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,390 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,701 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,948 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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GU04 YMD 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 GU04 YMD, 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 GU04 YMD registered?

GU04 YMD is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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