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KX05 EXP

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 EXP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,834 miles

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

fuel filler pipe & breather pipe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension coil spring upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe & breather pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,030 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 89,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 85,736 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 85,736 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing indicator side repeater lamp broken & inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,022 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 14 Feb 2017 80,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe & hose attachment bracket insecure,mounting to chassis section corroded (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section within 30cms of suspension coil spring upper mounting corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade pivot & attachment clip to arm worn (8.2.2)

engine oil level low

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,435 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 57,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,598 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s door mirror backing missing.

o/s n/s front brake discs rusted.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,598 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s door mirror backing missing.

o/s n/s front brake discs rusted.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 26,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,932 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 10,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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KX05 EXP is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KX05 EXP, 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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KX05 EXP is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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