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HK04 FOT

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 FOT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just past silencer and effecting emissions (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section above spring upper seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,911 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,729 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,646 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 65,643 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,786 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,665 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 51,662 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,087 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,478 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 18,477 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,783 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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HK04 FOT is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FOT, 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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HK04 FOT is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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