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HV54 EHM

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 EHM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,500 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,358 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 84,358 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 81,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,541 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 78,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,298 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : both front suspension arms heavy surface corrsion

Fail 20 Aug 2019 77,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise : both front suspension arms heavy surface corrsion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,742 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre craked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,078 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,143 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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HV54 EHM is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EHM, 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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HV54 EHM is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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