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KY55 FXB

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FXB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020
Fail 22 Oct 2020

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to age/crack

Nearside and offside rear suspension/axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Door mirror unit slight damage

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around top coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to age/crack

Nearside and offside rear suspension/axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Door mirror unit slight damage

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017

slight bind at off side front brake

Fail 4 Oct 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind at off side front brake

Pass 7 Oct 2016

rear sub-frame bushes falling apart.

Pass 1 Oct 2015

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 13 Sep 2014

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 27 Aug 2013 96,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,801 miles

rear axle beam bushes splitting

some damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2012 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear axle beam bushes splitting

some damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear axle beam bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,101 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,396 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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KY55 FXB is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KY55 FXB, 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 KY55 FXB registered?

KY55 FXB is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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