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AE55 EJK

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,929 mi
Last recorded34,929 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 EJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 34,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 34,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 32,342 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s & N/s ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s & N/s inner driveshaft gaiters leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,239 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,238 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,982 miles

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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AE55 EJK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE55 EJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 EJK registered?

AE55 EJK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AE55 EJK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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