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PE05 MKC

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,143 mi
Last recorded49,143 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 MKC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 49,143 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 42,613 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 30,742 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not through to cords at time of test

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to split but not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre tread - sidewall split in various places but not to excess at time of test

Offside Front tyre tread - sidewall starting to split but not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre tread - sidewall split in various places but not to excess at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not through to cords at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre tread - sidewall split in various places but not excessive at time of test

Offside Front tyre tread - sidewall starting to split but not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear tyre tread - sidewall starting to split but not excessive at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,587 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 15,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,391 miles

exhaust rear section tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,674 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 9,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,936 miles

Oil leak

both sides front tyres, have slight cracks on outer edge.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,666 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 MKC is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

PE05 MKC is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is PE05 MKC safe to buy?

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