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HW55 CAO

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,100 mi
Last recorded149,100 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CAO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 149,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 137,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,355 miles

Tyres slightly low on tread

Fail 9 Jan 2020 130,355 miles

Tyres slightly low on tread

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,699 miles

Body damage n/s/f

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,875 miles

Damage n/s/f

Fail 24 Jan 2018 114,875 miles

Damage n/s/f

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,463 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,463 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,629 miles

Wipers worn

Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Wipers worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,177 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 89,177 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,688 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 61,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,636 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,536 miles

Offside wiper blade is split.

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
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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HW55 CAO is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HW55 CAO, 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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What year was HW55 CAO registered?

HW55 CAO is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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