2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Daihatsu Charade MOT pass rate and common faults

344 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 344 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  8. Spring mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.3%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.0%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension27.6%
  2. Lights & electrics17.2%
  3. Brakes16.3%
  4. Body & chassis14.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  7. Tyres4.1%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Daihatsu Charade?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2004 Daihatsu Charade cars passed their MOT first time, across 344 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Daihatsu Charade?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Daihatsu Charade reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).