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HF04 HJJ

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,695 mi
Last recorded62,695 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 HJJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,695 miles

Central Rear Stop light NOT working

Engine light ON

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hand brake high

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 62,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop light NOT working

Engine light ON

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hand brake high

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,088 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Fail 12 Oct 2017 55,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Stop lump not working

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake too high (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,028 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,565 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,880 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 25,283 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 20,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 15,237 miles

N/S wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 10,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 10,126 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

change off side front cv gater

Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,060 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 8,060 miles

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 5,658 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 5,658 miles

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

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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HF04 HJJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HF04 HJJ, 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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HF04 HJJ is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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