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KH54 VGU

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,770 mi
Last recorded127,770 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 VGU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 127,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 117,461 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 114,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,245 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,781 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,340 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 24,249 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 24,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KH54 VGU is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KH54 VGU, 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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KH54 VGU is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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