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PO55 PCY

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,269 mi
Last recorded58,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 PCY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 58,269 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,003 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,984 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,171 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 41,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 35,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all road tyres perished on tread

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing unevenly

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,896 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,594 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 5,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,987 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 4,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,173 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 3,152 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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PO55 PCY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PO55 PCY, 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 PO55 PCY registered?

PO55 PCY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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