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AE05 HNY

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HNY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 29,826 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 20 Nov 2025 29,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 21 Nov 2024 28,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 26,654 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 26,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 23,880 miles

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 23,876 miles

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

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 22,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 21,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 20,167 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 20,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Fuel hose leaking Filler neck pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 18,943 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both,155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 18,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both,155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 17,584 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 14,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,594 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,890 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 11,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracks in all four tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,896 miles

accident damage to rear of car

Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AE05 HNY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE05 HNY, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 HNY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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