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AO55 CLX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,076 mi
Last recorded60,076 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CLX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 51,299 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 51,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,041 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,148 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,639 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,273 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,368 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 8,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,567 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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AO55 CLX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO55 CLX, 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 AO55 CLX registered?

AO55 CLX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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