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RV05 PTY

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,857 mi
Last recorded59,857 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 PTY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 59,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 59,857 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR SHARP EDGE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND CORRODED SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 57,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND CORRODED SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,219 miles

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

offside rear and nearside rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2023 52,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

offside rear and nearside rear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,024 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,488 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,158 miles

Engine oil getting low

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension lower arm ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges but evidence of step tread at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2019 44,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil getting low

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension lower arm ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges but evidence of step tread at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2018 40,899 miles

Engine/Gearbox oily

Front Brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in suspension ball joint

Offside Front Deep cut in tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2018 40,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine/Gearbox oily

Front Brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Front Lower Slight play in suspension ball joint

Offside Front Deep cut in tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre low tread and perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,212 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light mist of oil

Both rear shock absorbers have a light mist of oil

Brake fluid getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread

Offside Front Deep cut in tyre tread

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,212 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light mist of oil

Both rear shock absorbers have a light mist of oil

Brake fluid getting low

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread

Offside Front Deep cut in tyre tread

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,011 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)

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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RV05 PTY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV05 PTY, 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 RV05 PTY registered?

RV05 PTY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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