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AV05 FTJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,855 mi
Last recorded79,855 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FTJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,855 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,751 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear recommend changing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,471 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 69,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,325 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle mount bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle mount bushes (2.4.F.3)

nearside rear brake holding on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 40,596 miles

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

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre 3mm & perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2011 22,822 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,728 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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AV05 FTJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV05 FTJ, 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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AV05 FTJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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