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KY55 HYJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 HYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,589 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 51,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,516 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 42,516 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,611 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Fail 28 Feb 2022 38,604 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,456 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 29,452 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,892 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,191 miles

alternator making noise

Pass 2 Mar 2018 14,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,335 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,017 miles

Both rear tyres extensively cracked/perished on sidewalls

Fail 5 Mar 2015 8,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres extensively cracked/perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2014 5,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 5,067 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS QUITE WEATHERED / CRACKING

Pass 16 Aug 2012 4,577 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,905 miles

all tyres are perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 3,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 2,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 1,994 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 HYJ 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 77.3%.

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 KY55 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

KY55 HYJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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