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HW54 AAX

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 AAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 84,900 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA UNSAFE FOR BRAKE TEST (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION COIL SPRING UPPER MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION COIL SPRING UPPER MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND PARTIALLY MISSING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,498 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank damp around fuel neck

Pass 31 May 2019 70,077 miles

fuel staining around tank/neck area

Pass 18 May 2018 68,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 18 May 2018 68,153 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 May 2017 62,967 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 62,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,460 miles

slight side wall cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,061 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 50,061 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,757 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,757 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,493 miles

3rd stop lamp in operative

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,253 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 16,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,409 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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HW54 AAX is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW54 AAX, 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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What year was HW54 AAX registered?

HW54 AAX is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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