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KP04 HRA

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,077 mi
Last recorded101,077 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 HRA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 101,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper wrong size fitted but still clearing the windscreen

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear worn to limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 94,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper wrong size fitted but still clearing the windscreen

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear worn to limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper wrong size fitted but still clearing the windscreen

Nearside Front headlamp mounting bracket broken but still secure

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper wrong size fitted but still clearing the windscreen

Nearside Front headlamp mounting bracket broken but still secure

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 75,644 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,284 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,656 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,284 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 53,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,448 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,143 miles

Exhaust tip corroderd.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 33,143 miles

Exhaust tip corroderd.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,963 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,883 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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

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KP04 HRA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KP04 HRA, 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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KP04 HRA is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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