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AF55 OSC

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,252 mi
Last recorded28,252 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OSC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,252 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 28,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,266 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,813 miles

Exhaust has multiple repairs & one has a minor blow

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 21,813 miles

Exhaust has multiple repairs & one has a minor blow

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 21,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has been repaired in three separate areas & has minor blow on one repair

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 11,715 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 10,915 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 22 Nov 2013 10,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 5,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,488 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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AF55 OSC is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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