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CE05 ECN

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ECN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 82,314 miles

Both rear upper suspension mounts covered in underseal over repair.

Exhaust blowing slightly in various place front to rear.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 82,189 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaks front to rear. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 69,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 55,126 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 55,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area near n/s/r coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area near o/s/r coil spring & axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,312 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2018 39,149 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2018 39,115 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear required (7.1.2)

rear axle beam corroding

underbody and components corroding

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; also back plates touching discs (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced fixings broken; headlamp secure and aligned (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2017 37,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear corroded holes filled with paste (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced fixing broken but secure aim ok (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

rear tyres pressures low air added walls cracking

underbody and components corroding

Fail 9 May 2017 37,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear corroded holes filled with paste (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced fixing broken but secure aim ok (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

rear tyres pressures low air added walls cracking

underbody and components corroding

Pass 20 May 2016 36,092 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroding (2.7.2a)

underbody components corroding

Fail 19 May 2016 36,876 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may be low recomend inspection (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover corroding (2.7.2a)

underbody components corroding

Pass 13 May 2015 34,791 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

e m light on

Pass 6 May 2014 32,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

e.m.light on

n/s headlamp assy damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 29,257 miles

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

e.m.light on

front wipers split

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,503 miles

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

n/s track rod has sluight pla at its fixing.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 25,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s track rod has sluight pla at its fixing.

Pass 3 May 2011 20,577 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 20,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,886 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Feb 2009 6,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 4,690 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 4,690 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)

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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CE05 ECN is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CE05 ECN, 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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CE05 ECN is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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