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PE05 MHM

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,681 mi
Last recorded60,681 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 MHM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 60,681 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension and underbody

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,887 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 52,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,003 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,018 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 44,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 32,004 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 32,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,616 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,054 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 21,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,138 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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PE05 MHM is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE05 MHM, 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 PE05 MHM registered?

PE05 MHM is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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