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AU05 ZND

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZND
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 76,042 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outside sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring location area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outside sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis section excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted, unable to check certain items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside on inside braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe to tank ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Mounting bushes splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,380 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 68,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 65,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 62,189 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 59,308 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 57,259 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 57,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 53,374 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 43,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 38,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 28,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,814 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 8,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,303 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 1,635 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 ZND is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver 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 AU05 ZND, 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 ZND registered?

AU05 ZND is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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