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AF05 XLN

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XLN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 117,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2025 117,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 116,747 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 108,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,738 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2018 76,718 miles

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

under body components showing surface corrosion at front & at rear

Fail 7 Jan 2018 76,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body components showing surface corrosion at front & at rear

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall split

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,226 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,523 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,796 miles

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

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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AF05 XLN is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF05 XLN, 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 AF05 XLN registered?

AF05 XLN is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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