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KN04 UVU

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,338 mi
Last recorded120,338 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 UVU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 120,338 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Advise both inner sills corroded, not yet holed.

Advise slight play in the nearside front track rod inner joint.

Advise the centre stop light does not illuminate.

Advise the front brake operation - slight imbalance.

Advise the fuel filler and breather pipes corroded and holed.

Advise the nearside outer sill corroded, but not holed.

Advise the rear axle offside front bush is split, not causing excessive movement.

Advise the rear brake back plates corroded, not holed - may soon require replacement.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 116,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner driveshaft boots leaking slightly from the small end

Fail 21 Jan 2017 113,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner driveshaft boots leaking slightly from the small end

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,350 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 89,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,352 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake release close to limit suggest attention

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,661 miles

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

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

front brake release close to limit suggest attention

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,301 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 65,301 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,209 miles

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,250 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front suspension top mount slightly rough in operation

Fail 27 Jan 2011 46,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front suspension top mount slightly rough in operation

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,243 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,859 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,998 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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KN04 UVU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KN04 UVU, 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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KN04 UVU is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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