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OY55 DFG

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,040 mi
Last recorded80,040 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DFG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 80,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,952 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 74,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,967 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 70,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,784 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,932 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,903 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,683 miles

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter showing signs of leaking around small clip.

Nearside rear axle front mounting bush perished & splitting (trailing arm bush) & offside bush perished.

Offside front lower suspension arm rearmost bush in poor condition.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,357 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,209 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,621 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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OY55 DFG is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY55 DFG, 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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OY55 DFG is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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