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RJ55 XKX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,936 mi
Last recorded105,936 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XKX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,814 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

both inner driveshaft boots leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2018 99,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn to limit. advise replace

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

both inner driveshaft boots leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,135 miles

fuel tank damp around filler hose

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,092 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 76,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 May 2015 76,477 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,908 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,354 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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RJ55 XKX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ55 XKX, 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 RJ55 XKX registered?

RJ55 XKX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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