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GK05 YPG

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YPG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 137,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 137,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 130,258 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 130,054 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 123,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour 501a bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,147 miles

Offside Rear Inner panel corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 106,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner panel corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,468 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm second bush from front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165-70-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm second bush from front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,649 miles

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

rear inner valences corroded and holed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,966 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,833 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,963 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 71,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,635 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,393 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a small split in the outer wall

Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 52,271 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
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GK05 YPG is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,860 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 Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK05 YPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Extol typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK05 YPG is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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