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KL55 LTJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 LTJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,114 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,920 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 79,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,838 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside fuel flap door does not close shut

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 74,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside fuel flap door does not close shut

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,303 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 69,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 59,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,682 miles

eml on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,002 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,522 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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KL55 LTJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KL55 LTJ, 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 KL55 LTJ registered?

KL55 LTJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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