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BN55 BYH

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Pink Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,426 mi
Last recorded32,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BYH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 32,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 20,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,041 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 15,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 14,574 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 14,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,198 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 13,698 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 13,693 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 13,165 miles

Rear n/s and o/s axle bushes split but not allowing excess movement

Fail 28 Jul 2020 13,165 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear n/s and o/s axle bushes split but not allowing excess movement

Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,679 miles

Rear n/s and o/s axle bushs split but not allowing excess movement

Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,837 miles

Rear axle bushs split but no excessive movement

Fail 30 Jul 2018 11,832 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunviser insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushs split but no excessive moivement

Pass 11 Jul 2017 11,097 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,369 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,819 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 9,819 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,983 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 8,266 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe rotted through

Rear tyres perished

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,498 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Jul 2012 7,497 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed tread and perished sidewalls

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,581 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Tyre sidewalls cracked/ perished

Fail 3 Aug 2010 5,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 5,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,844 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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BN55 BYH is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Pink with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN55 BYH, 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 BN55 BYH registered?

BN55 BYH is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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