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PE05 VFX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,898 mi
Last recorded69,898 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 VFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,898 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 69,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns/os floors rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ns/os floors rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,414 miles

ECU light on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre splitting

exhaust and joints rusting

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,796 miles

ECU light on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,841 miles

ECU light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside wiper poor

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine ECU light on

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,727 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 30,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

wipers torn at ends

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,926 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 22 Apr 2008 13,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edge

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 VFX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

PE05 VFX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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