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NU05 SRO

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,885 mi
Last recorded96,885 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 SRO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,885 miles

both front wiper blades split

sump pan leaking oil

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,276 miles

long travel at service brake

Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,276 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

long travel at service brake

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,867 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 89,867 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,167 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 73,909 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front disc slightly scored

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs rusty and worn

rear arm bushers crackingbut have no movement

rear exhaust blowing slightly at joint

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,490 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,626 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,127 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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NU05 SRO is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU05 SRO, 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 NU05 SRO registered?

NU05 SRO is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NU05 SRO safe to buy?

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