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M545 MKJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,005 mi
Last recorded139,005 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 MKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2009 139,005 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight protectors fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Sump heavily corroded

washers poor

Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 125,801 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 118,067 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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M545 MKJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M545 MKJ, 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 M545 MKJ registered?

M545 MKJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is M545 MKJ safe to buy?

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