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RV55 WRJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,948 mi
Last recorded64,948 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 WRJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 64,948 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2022 53,391 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 49,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 49,531 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear pipe not connected to exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks to cords in places all round tyre inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,166 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 45,160 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak on front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected flex mounting (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,933 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,113 miles

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

underbody and suspension rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2016 34,108 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

underbody and suspension rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,437 miles

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

suspension rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2015 31,433 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

suspension rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,769 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 8,769 miles

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

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 WRJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRJ, 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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RV55 WRJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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