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HW55 ACV

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Multi-colour Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,447 mi
Last recorded52,447 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 ACV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 52,447 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,896 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 48,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,411 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjustor is set at position 2 , which is ok for MOT requirements ()

advise, horn note soft

Fail 22 Sep 2022 46,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjustor is set at position 2 , whiuch is ok for MOT requirements ()

advise, horn note soft

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres, worn slightly on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,536 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, tread perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set on position 2 for MOT purposes ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,873 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise, handbrake lever travel

headlamp adjustor should be on pos 2 for mot requirements

Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,216 miles

advance travel, handbrake lever

Fail 1 Oct 2019 39,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre system joint ,,, CAT box/rear silencer box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

advance travel, handbrake lever

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,867 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 30,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 23,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,384 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,785 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 18,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,802 miles

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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HW55 ACV is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Multi-colour with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW55 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW55 ACV registered?

HW55 ACV is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is HW55 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 ACV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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