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LK55 FYN

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 FYN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,641 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 89,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 73,728 miles

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

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

Slight play inner steering arms

Fail 4 Nov 2022 73,630 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight play inner steering arms

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,148 miles

Both rear axel bushes deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,357 miles

Both rear axel bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2020 62,357 miles

Both rear axel bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,463 miles

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

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,519 miles

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

center and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2017 40,519 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,160 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 32,160 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,830 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracking on tread and worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 17,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 14,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 12,210 miles

offside rear tyre slightly low outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,665 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,271 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 6,918 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 FYN is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK55 FYN, 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 LK55 FYN registered?

LK55 FYN is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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