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LK55 FYL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,694 mi
Last recorded20,694 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 FYL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 20,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 19,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 19,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 18,458 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 18,458 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 17,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,445 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,435 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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

Offside rear tyre has cracking on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 13,231 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,419 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre has cracking on tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,447 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 10,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 10,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 9,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,541 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,633 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 6,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 5,727 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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LK55 FYL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK55 FYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK55 FYL registered?

LK55 FYL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is LK55 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 FYL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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