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HK04 FOM

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 FOM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2014 75,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Fail 8 Jul 2011 73,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,786 miles

O.S.R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,057 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,711 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 44,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HK04 FOM is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK04 FOM, 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 HK04 FOM registered?

HK04 FOM is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is HK04 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 FOM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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