CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV54 EHB

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

43,462 mi
Last recorded43,462 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 EHB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 43,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 43,434 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Significantly hazed, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Significantly hazed, no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 42,136 miles

Fuel filler neck/pipes corroded

General underside corrosion

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 42,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck/pipes corroded

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have significant cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS AND N/S/R DEEP CRACKS, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,921 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

battery loose

both door mirrors loose

headlamp lenses faded, aims just visible on tester

Pass 1 Nov 2021 38,682 miles

Both side mirrors damaged

Nearside Front, Offside Front & Nearside Rear tyre's cracked perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 38,682 miles

Both side mirrors damaged

Nearside Front, Offside Front & Nearside Rear tyre's cracked perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2020 37,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,119 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively fan belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorating slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,374 miles

front brake pads slightly low

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,145 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorated / cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,735 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 22,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,879 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,887 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 18,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,580 miles

end of rear tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,536 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 10,536 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV54 EHB is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue 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 HV54 EHB, 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

How do I check the history of HV54 EHB?

You can check the full history of HV54 EHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV54 EHB registered?

HV54 EHB is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is HV54 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 EHB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV54 EHB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV54 EHB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.