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AP55 FOJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,661 mi
Last recorded63,661 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FOJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 63,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens broken. - not emitting white light.

both Front brakes drag slightly when rotated by hand - not detectable in RBT.

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens broken. - not emitting white light.

both Front brakes drag slightly when rotated by hand - not detectable in RBT.

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens broken. - not emitting white light.

both Front brakes drag slightly when rotated by hand - not detectable in RBT.

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 Dec 2023 59,016 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens broken. - not emitting white light.

both Front brakes drag slightly when rotated by hand - not detectable in RBT.

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,273 miles

Front Front brakes drag slightly when rotated by hand - not detectable in RBT.

Offside Rear fog lamp lens broken. - not emitting white light.

Fail 16 Dec 2022 57,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Front brakes drag slightly when rotated by hand - not detectable in RBT.

Offside Rear fog lamp lens broken. - not emitting white light.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,862 miles

both front top suspension mounts deteriorating

both rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

fuel pipes corroding

n/s headlamp loose

n/s/r bumper corner loose

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,626 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

both rear brake pipes corroding

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

n/s headlamp loose

n/s/r bumper corner loose

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,883 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,624 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear high level brake lamp not working do not if connected or not

Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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both front tyres wearing on edges

rear high level brake lamp not working do not if connected or not

Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 33,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 16,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 13,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 10,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 6,148 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 5,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 4,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 3,712 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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AP55 FOJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Pink 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 AP55 FOJ, 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 AP55 FOJ registered?

AP55 FOJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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