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AF55 KHW

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,401 mi
Last recorded139,401 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KHW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 139,401 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 139,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror covered in tape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 124,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror covered in tape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,728 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel tank filler pipe damp on joint

Fail 6 Jan 2020 105,723 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel tank filler pipe damp on joint

Fail 14 Oct 2019 105,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above rear axle, and above Offside rear brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beside fuel tank, x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x3 rear seats folded with items on top. ()

Under body slight corrosion various places

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,301 miles

brake pipes covered with grease and caked in mud

Fail 9 Oct 2018 104,256 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered with grease and caked in mud

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,514 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,513 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,764 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 64,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,268 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,471 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 20,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AF55 KHW is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF55 KHW, 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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AF55 KHW is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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