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RA05 LLX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Beige Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LLX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 74,908 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis within 30cm of both rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,434 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,906 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,896 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,896 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,537 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,762 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,762 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,473 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,536 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,711 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 31,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,061 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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RA05 LLX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Beige with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA05 LLX, 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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RA05 LLX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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