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PN55 MLL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

36,498 mi
Last recorded36,498 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 MLL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 36,498 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

all over corrosion to underside

rear part of exhaust system missing

Pass 12 Jun 2025 34,617 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,263 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 32,423 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 30,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 30,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,739 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 28,739 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking at tank lower pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 25,381 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 19,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 19,930 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,071 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2017 14,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,425 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 13,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 12,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,509 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 10,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,180 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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PN55 MLL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PN55 MLL, 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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PN55 MLL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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