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RV55 MSY

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,408 mi
Last recorded93,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MSY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,019 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres have cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 70,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,016 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,042 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,951 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RV55 MSY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV55 MSY, 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 RV55 MSY registered?

RV55 MSY is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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