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KX05 NKM

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 NKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,573 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 87,571 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,922 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,221 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,128 miles

All under body areas covered in underseal

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 69,107 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,270 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2020 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor pan split away from sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,657 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 65,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,912 miles

EML light on

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,140 miles

centre stop lamp not working

eml on

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2017 63,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp not working

eml on

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,915 miles

centre and rear exhaust broken at joint

child seat

eml on

Fail 20 Feb 2016 55,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust broken at joint

child seat

eml on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,087 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,087 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 51,977 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight exhaust leak from joints.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,493 miles

damage on o/s/f floor section between chassis & inner sill panel

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,767 miles

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,006 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,777 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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KX05 NKM is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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