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NL05 XUG

2005 Daihatsu Extol

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,968 mi
Last recorded43,968 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Extol55,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XUG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 43,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 43,968 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,959 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 42,957 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,616 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 40,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 38,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,228 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 36,228 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,544 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,344 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 27,965 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Can't spin front wheels. (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Can't spin front wheels. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,563 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion N/S and O/S of rear bumper. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 26,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits And CO fail after 2nd fast idle. (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on.

Rear Body has slight corrosion N/S and O/S of rear bumper. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 25,866 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding

Vehicle stalled and wouldn't re-start.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 224,482 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 22,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 21,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,846 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,850 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,122 miles

both front wipers starting to split

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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NL05 XUG is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,860 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 Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL05 XUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Extol typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Daihatsu Extol is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL05 XUG is a 2005 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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