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PE05 VFW

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,544 mi
Last recorded44,544 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VFW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 44,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 41,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 41,741 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,975 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,740 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 37,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 36,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 34,854 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 34,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,469 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear tyres staring to crack

Pass 13 May 2016 31,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 29,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,853 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 22,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,642 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 VFW is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver 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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

PE05 VFW is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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