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MF55 HWS

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,346 mi
Last recorded33,346 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 HWS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 33,346 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot emitting grease but not split

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 32,345 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot emitting grease but not split

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 32,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 31,753 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,274 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 31,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,792 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 27,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,836 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,465 miles

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,597 miles

exhaust deteriorated at rear advise repair

Fail 9 Sep 2013 22,597 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated at rear advise repair

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,087 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,187 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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MF55 HWS is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF55 HWS, 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 MF55 HWS registered?

MF55 HWS is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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