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KG55 FDK

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 FDK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 61,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,478 miles

Rear advise rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,098 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 58,098 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,549 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,395 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 55,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,672 miles

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

possible fuel leak between the filler pipe and fuel tank inlet

Fail 18 Dec 2018 52,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

possible fuel leak between the filler pipe and fuel tank inlet

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,283 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,054 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 46,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,495 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 24,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,912 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,557 miles

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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KG55 FDK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KG55 FDK, 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 KG55 FDK registered?

KG55 FDK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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