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LN03 HNT

2009 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,607 mi
Last recorded80,607 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HNT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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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

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 80,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 75,767 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 75,758 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,060 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2023 67,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside and offside axle bushes splitting

Fail 4 Jul 2022 55,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside and offside axle bushes splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 53,052 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box blowing and baffles rattling inside (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,506 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,200 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 51,200 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,212 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot greasy

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 50,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot greasy

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 45,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 41,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 24,983 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,101 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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LN03 HNT is a 2009 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN03 HNT, 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 17 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LN03 HNT is a 2009 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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