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AE55 EJL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 EJL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,143 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 70,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,309 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,017 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 45,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,579 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 43,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 42,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 36,624 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 18,965 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 18,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section. Tail piece corroded (7.1.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,948 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,582 miles

All four tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,307 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,986 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,817 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,856 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 EJL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJL, 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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What year was AE55 EJL registered?

AE55 EJL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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