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PE05 VEW

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,303 mi
Last recorded59,303 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VEW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 59,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE BODY

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 58,083 miles

EXHAUST EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (REAR JOINT)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 58,083 miles

EXHAUST EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (REAR JOINT)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,051 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,145 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 53,134 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,504 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 33,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,256 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 29,254 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,689 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 26,685 miles

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre age cracking

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 22,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,978 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 19 Mar 2009 15,635 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,635 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,970 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 VEW is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PE05 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

PE05 VEW is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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