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AU05 ZLE

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,252 mi
Last recorded63,252 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZLE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 62,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 62,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,919 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,687 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,642 miles

Fuel tank filler pipe corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,245 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inside sidewall.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,177 miles

clutch thrust bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,896 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 48,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,902 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 28,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,075 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,046 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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AU05 ZLE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AU05 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

AU05 ZLE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AU05 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ZLE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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