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RK54 CHG

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,051 mi
Last recorded84,051 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 CHG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,051 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 81,355 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 81,345 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,657 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,555 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,170 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 51,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,408 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 51,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,348 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes cracking and poor condition

o/s/f cv slightly damp

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2012 47,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes cracking and poor condition

o/s/f cv slightly damp

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RK54 CHG is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RK54 CHG, 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 RK54 CHG registered?

RK54 CHG is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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