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BF05 AWA

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,551 mi
Last recorded84,551 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 AWA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,842 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,670 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,670 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,061 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 46,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,072 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 39,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BF05 AWA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BF05 AWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 AWA registered?

BF05 AWA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 AWA safe to buy?

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