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KP05 KTL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,741 mi
Last recorded25,741 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 KTL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 25,741 miles

CORRODED INNER OUTER SILLS AND UNDER BODY

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

RUSTY STEARING AND SUSPENSION COMPONTS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 24,831 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 24,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 24,041 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 23,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 22,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,569 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 21,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 20,301 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 20,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 18,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 15,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 12,401 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 11,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 11,091 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 11,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 10,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 8,933 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 8,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 7,547 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2010 6,333 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 6,333 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 5,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 3,814 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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KP05 KTL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP05 KTL, 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 KP05 KTL registered?

KP05 KTL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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