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KH05 LVO

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 LVO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,645 miles

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

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Feb 2025 87,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Feb 2024 83,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2022 74,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,333 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front floor corroded but not weakend

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 71,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked near spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front floor corroded but not weakend

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,774 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,104 miles

fuel filler pipe rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,025 miles

fuel and filler pipe corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,372 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe to filler neck corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,048 miles

fuel pipe to filler neck corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,048 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,790 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,384 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,199 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 31,199 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,454 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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KH05 LVO is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KH05 LVO, 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 KH05 LVO registered?

KH05 LVO is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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