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KG55 FEJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,220 mi
Last recorded42,220 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 FEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,059 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 31,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,994 miles

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

both front tyres have slight age cracks

both rear tyres have deep age cracks not showing cords jet

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have slight age cracks

both rear tyres have deep age cracks not showing cords

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,327 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep age cracks in tread (not showing cords yet)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,515 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,688 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 16,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,264 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 FEJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG55 FEJ registered?

KG55 FEJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is KG55 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG55 FEJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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