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SF54 HRK

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 HRK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 78,015 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel aches and rear sills corroded and holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel aches and rear sills corroded and holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded and poor condition

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also cross bar that holds the engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front boot steering arms and track rod corroded (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint boot , and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill at front and front wings and wheel arches at rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,178 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,522 miles

Nearside mirror unit slightly damaged

Offside mirror unit slightly damaged

rear no plate delaminated

under side of vehicle rusty - various suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2019 72,522 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler hose at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking tank filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror unit slightly damaged

Offside mirror unit slightly damaged

rear no plate delaminated

under side of vehicle rusty - various suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2018 68,581 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (in clips) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside door mirror unit damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under body, chassis and sub frame corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2018 68,581 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (in clips) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door mirror unit damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under body, chassis and sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,312 miles

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2017 63,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre valve starting to crack

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,079 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,728 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 52,728 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,419 miles

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

both rear tyre tread depths on 3mm

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,112 miles

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

both front tyres tread depth 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,096 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 269,361 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,802 miles

exhaust system rusty @ rear

Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,802 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty @ rear

Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,800 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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SF54 HRK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SF54 HRK, 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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SF54 HRK is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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