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AU05 XUF

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,540 mi
Last recorded83,540 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XUF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,954 miles

Rear Shock absorber outer shrouds deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,952 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe /hose not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/body section corroded in perscribed area at rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front of suspension arm mounting offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis/ body section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis /body section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber outer shrouds corroded offside and nearsiside

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,264 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

welded panels heavy underseal

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,969 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,661 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 5 Oct 2009 26,611 miles

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

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

cuts in n/s front tyre walls

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,072 miles

loose object in offside rear wheel trim (possibly a stone).

offside front tyre has some cracking present in side wall.

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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AU05 XUF is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AU05 XUF, 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 AU05 XUF registered?

AU05 XUF is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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