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AU05 ZWK

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,650 mi
Last recorded96,650 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZWK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe corroded rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler pipe corroded

offside and nearside inner sills have sight corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2018 96,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe corroded rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler pipe corroded

offside and nearside inner sills have sight corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,129 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

offsde front to rear brake pipehas slight corrosion/ rear end

Fail 6 Nov 2017 89,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

offsde front to rear brake pipehas slight corrosion/ rear end

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,990 miles

fuel filler pipe is corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,936 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,992 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,344 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 41,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 20,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 31,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,253 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 21,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,310 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 ZWK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

AU05 ZWK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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