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HX55 HXR

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 HXR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 88,473 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,605 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,513 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,878 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 59,878 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,501 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 56,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,256 miles

Rear both rear trailing arm busjes split but no movement

Fail 27 Sep 2019 51,255 miles

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

Rear both rear trailing arm busjes split but no movement

Pass 6 Oct 2018 45,030 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges & on wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

Fail 6 Oct 2018 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges & on wear indicators

Offside front tyre worn inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,966 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,829 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,170 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 28,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,636 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,222 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,247 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges due to tyre construction

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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HX55 HXR is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HX55 HXR, 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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What year was HX55 HXR registered?

HX55 HXR is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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