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HW55 CAU

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,343 mi
Last recorded33,343 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 33,343 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 33,312 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 32,344 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 32,344 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 31,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 30,379 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NSF OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 30,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both NSF OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,603 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside Front Wing mirror slight damage

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mangement light on at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,465 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Minor exhaust blow

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 12,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 9,003 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 9,003 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,056 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 CAU is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue 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 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

HW55 CAU is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is HW55 CAU safe to buy?

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