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NL05 RYA

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,007 mi
Last recorded73,007 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 RYA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 73,007 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

offside front wiper torn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,560 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r brake pipe corroded from flexy to wheel cylender

o/s/f tyre tread low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r brake pipe corroded from flexy to wheel cylender

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,005 miles

Both front strut-top bearings slightly rough in there operation

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,773 miles

Both front inner C V Gaitors securely clipped but leaking grease

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NL05 RYA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NL05 RYA, 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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NL05 RYA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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