Daihatsu Charade MOT Results
Registered in 200459.6% pass rate
            from 570 tests in 2021
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        Failure rates by item
        
    Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Daihatsu Charade is unusually good or bad.
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                    20% fail on
                    Suspension
                    
                
                
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                    11% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                    (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 6.8% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
 
- 7.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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                    4.4% fail on
                    Springs
                    
                
                
                - 3.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (49 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                    (75% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.70% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
 
 
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Sub-frames
                    
                
                
                - 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
 
- 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Suspension rods
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Ball joint
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Anti-roll bars
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Other suspension component
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Ball joint
 
 
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                    11% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                    (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    12% fail on
                    Body, chassis, structure
                    
                    (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
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                    1.9% fail on
                    Chassis
                    
                    (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
 
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                    1.9% fail on
                    Fuel system
                    
                    (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.1% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Hose (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Pipe
- 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
 
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Integral vehicle structure
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Transmission
                    
                    (64% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Drive shafts
                    
                    (62% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.1% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Drive shaft
 
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Drive shafts
                    
                    (62% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                
- 0.70% fail on Bumpers
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                    0.35% fail on
                    Doors
                    
                
                
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Driver's door
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Door condition
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Front passenger's door
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Door condition
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Other passenger's door
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Door condition
 
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Driver's door
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Body
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Other body component
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Seats
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Cabs
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
 
 
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                    11% fail on
                    Brakes
                    
                
                
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                    4.9% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    4.0% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    4.0% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
 
 
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                    4.0% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
 
 
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.35% fail on
                    Parking brake efficiency (sp)
                    
                    (92% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2004 cars)
 
- 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Parking brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
 
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    4.0% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
- 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
 
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Brake discs and  drums
                    
                
                
                - 1.2% fail on Brake discs
 
 
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                    1.4% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
                    
                
                
                - 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
 
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Other components and prescribed areas
                    
                    (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.53% fail on
                    Prescribed areas
                    
                    (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.53% fail on Other braking system component (24 times worse than other 2004 cars)
 
- 0.18% fail on Additional braking device
 
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                    0.53% fail on
                    Prescribed areas
                    
                    (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Service brake pedal or hand lever
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Pedal
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Parking brake control
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Lever
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    ABS / EBS / ESC
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
 
 
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                    4.9% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    8.9% fail on
                    Noise, emissions and leaks
                    
                
                
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                    8.6% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
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                    8.6% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                - 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Compression ignition
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
 
 
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                    8.6% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.35% fail on
                    Fluid leaks
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.18% fail on Other leaks
 
 
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                    8.6% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                
                
                
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                    8.8% fail on
                    Visibility
                    
                
                
                - 6.7% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Condition of glass
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Windscreen
 
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                    0.18% fail on
                    View to rear
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Mirrors
 
 
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                    7.2% fail on
                    Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
                    
                    (57% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                    (54% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 2.5% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
 
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
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                    1.2% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                    (68% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (69% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
 
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Direction indicators
                    
                    (73% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                    (73% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators
 
 
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                    (73% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.18% fail on
                    Electrical equipment
                    
                
                
                - 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
 
 
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                    (54% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    4.7% fail on
                    Tyres
                    
                
                
                - 2.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.35% fail on Size/type
 
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                    0.88% fail on
                    Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
                    
                    (72% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Seat belts
                    
                
                
                - 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas
 
- 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
 
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Seat belts
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Steering
                    
                    (85% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                    (79% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.70% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2004 cars)
 
 
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                    0.70% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                    (79% better than other 2004 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.53% fail on
                    Identification of the vehicle
                    
                
                
                - 0.53% fail on Registration plates
 
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                        .jpg?width=120&height=72&rmode=crop) Daihatsu Charade (2003 - 2006)
                    
                    Low running costs, plenty of kit and a decent drive. Four-star crash test rating. Daihatsu Charade (2003 - 2006)
                    
                    Low running costs, plenty of kit and a decent drive. Four-star crash test rating.

 
             
             
            