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NL55 WOJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,230 mi
Last recorded87,230 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WOJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,230 miles

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

corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,134 miles

e m l light on

center rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

center rear brake light not working

e m l light on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre brake light not working

eml light on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre brake light not working

eml light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,495 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

e m l light on

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

e m l light on

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 70,512 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mangement light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,632 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,095 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 10,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NL55 WOJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL55 WOJ, 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 NL55 WOJ registered?

NL55 WOJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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