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LG55 WLA

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 WLA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,012 miles

Both lower rear shock bushes starting to split

Both rear axle bushes are badly split but not causing excessive movement

Front bumper slightly insecure, not likely to detach

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 37,305 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,700 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,364 miles

Offside rear tyre inner side wall small cuts

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 31,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner side wall small cuts

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,513 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 22,877 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 22,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 9,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 1,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 1,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 1,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 1,069 miles

all tyre side walls starting to splitt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 939 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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LG55 WLA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG55 WLA, 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 LG55 WLA registered?

LG55 WLA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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