2007 Daihatsu Charade 1.0L Petrol · NU07 CYK

The most recent MOT on 11 February 2025 at 38,719 miles resulted in a failure with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy but with an unresolved issue; the maintenance trend shows alternating pass and fail outcomes without a clear upward or downward trajectory. At 19 years old, the 38,719‑mile odometer reading translates to roughly 2,000 miles per year, indicating light usage or extended periods of inactivity; mileage increments between tests are modest, ranging from 115 miles in a single day to 2,059 miles over a year, with no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation or large gaps. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or binding, examine brake discs, pads and calipers for corrosion or uneven wear, assess structural integrity for rust on the chassis and wheel arches, verify exhaust condition and emissions compliance, and check tyre tread depth and overall condition, as the record documents no recurring mechanical defects but repeated failures suggest intermittent checks. Given the vehicle’s age and low annual mileage, the absence of documented structural or mechanical faults is encouraging, yet the intermittent failures imply that hidden corrosion or intermittent component wear may exist; a thorough in‑person assessment should include a visual rust inspection, a brake performance test, a suspension bounce test, and a review of service history to confirm that any previously flagged issues have been fully resolved.