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RA05 LXS

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,660 mi
Last recorded30,660 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LXS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 30,632 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 30,632 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel tank filler hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and sidewall cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 30,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 30,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly misted [ visable pattern] (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly misted [ visable pattern] (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 29,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 28,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 26,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 25,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 23,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 23,138 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres have cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 5 May 2016 23,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres have cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2015 21,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 18,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 14,964 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 5 May 2010 12,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 10,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,359 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 LXS is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA05 LXS registered?

RA05 LXS is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is RA05 LXS safe to buy?

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