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BG55 KNM

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KNM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,289 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished around tread and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door mirror cover missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,224 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished around tread and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,241 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 75,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,034 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 72,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 64,909 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 58,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,662 miles

Engine light on / indicating possible fault

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,222 miles

Engine light on / indicating a fault.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 38,222 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine light on / indicating a fault.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 32,308 miles

Engine warning lamp on.

Front brakes have a slight imbalance of 20%

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,308 miles

Engine warning lamp on.

Front brakes have a slight imbalance of 20%

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,522 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,928 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion to them.

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,447 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 23,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,089 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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BG55 KNM is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BG55 KNM, 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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BG55 KNM is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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