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GV04 VUA

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,819 mi
Last recorded46,819 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 46,819 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides . (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 39,619 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 39,605 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 34,351 miles

Advise; Slight surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,884 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 33,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 32,234 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 32,234 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and rear perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,468 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2020 31,466 miles

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,647 miles

Both front tyres perishing through tread

Corrosion to rear floor pan

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Slight movement in nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 22 Nov 2018 29,647 miles

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

Both front tyres perishing through tread

Corrosion to rear floor pan

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Slight movement in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,227 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,541 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,606 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,708 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,495 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,473 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 19,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,985 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 18,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres badly perrished

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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GV04 VUA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV04 VUA, 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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GV04 VUA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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