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Daihatsu Charade

White · Petrol · 1991 · 993 cc

H212 PBOMOT history

H212 PBO is a white petrol Daihatsu Charade first used on 12 Mar 1991. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
31,921 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H212 PBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Charade
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
993 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
12 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H212 PBO was last recorded at 31,921 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2007: 5,399 miles, lower than 13,110 miles on 6 Feb 2006.
  • 9 Apr 2009: 13,105 miles, lower than 98,356 miles on 4 Apr 2008.
  • 16 Apr 2011: 19,485 miles, lower than 164,220 miles on 6 Apr 2010.
  • 13 Apr 2015: 28,892 miles, lower than 127,735 miles on 10 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
30,828 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,093 miles
Average per year
927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,921 miles
  • 2025 – 30,828 miles
  • 2021 – 30,657 miles
  • 2018 – 29,356 miles
  • 2015 – 28,892 miles
  • 2014 – 127,735 miles
  • 2013 – 25,453 miles
  • 2012 – 22,529 miles
  • 2011 – 19,503 miles
  • 2010 – 164,220 miles
  • 2009 – 13,159 miles
  • 2008 – 98,356 miles
  • 2007 – 5,938 miles
  • 2006 – 13,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,921 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,921 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    31,921 miles
    Test number
    646208405999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,828 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    573697082089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,814 miles (+157)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    980672828077
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass30,657 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    30,657 miles
    Test number
    545134022606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Fail30,651 miles (+1,295)3 dangerous9 major2 repaired2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,651 miles
    Test number
    203360360740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass29,356 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    29,356 miles
    Test number
    796785837747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,352 miles (+460)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,352 miles
    Test number
    978581738060
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak over heating

  8. Pass28,892 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,892 miles
    Test number
    789275405186
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  9. Fail28,892 miles (-98,843)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,892 miles
    Test number
    878203205166
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake hose insceure, clip missing.

  10. Pass127,735 miles (+102,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,735 miles
    Test number
    375020704116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail25,453 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    288477203494
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  12. Pass25,453 miles (+2,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    448387603199
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  13. Pass22,529 miles (+97)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,529 miles
    Test number
    529240412177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel arch corroded notin prescribed areas

  14. Fail22,432 miles (+2,929)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,432 miles
    Test number
    996012402137
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel arch corroded notin prescribed areas

  15. Pass19,503 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,503 miles
    Test number
    849399801137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail19,485 miles (-144,735)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,485 miles
    Test number
    509846901154
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass164,220 miles (+147,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    164,220 miles
    Test number
    834266190098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail16,333 miles (+3,174)2 failures1 repaired10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,333 miles
    Test number
    883798270044
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass13,159 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,159 miles
    Test number
    234204409468
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail13,105 miles (-85,251)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,105 miles
    Test number
    150539999499
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass98,356 miles (+92,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,356 miles
    Test number
    544715798015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass5,938 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,938 miles
    Test number
    660135697052
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Fail5,399 miles (-7,711)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,399 miles
    Test number
    102558237447
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass13,110 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,110 miles
    Test number
    214087036052
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about H212 PBO

Does H212 PBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H212 PBO is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H212 PBO?
The MOT on H212 PBO is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H212 PBO done?
H212 PBO was recorded at 31,921 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 927 miles a year.
Has H212 PBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H212 PBO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on H212 PBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 7 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H212 PBO find?
H212 PBO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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