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SG05 FUB

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

46,402 mi
Last recorded46,402 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 FUB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 46,402 miles

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

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable rusting (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 43,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,115 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 20 Oct 2022 42,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,615 miles

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

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

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

slight underside rust

Fail 1 Nov 2021 41,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

slight underside rust

Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 39,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting over arch next to coil spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 35,845 miles

corrosion to underbody ,components and subframe

Fail 9 May 2019 35,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front shocks very corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 32,036 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on dash

general corrosion underside

Fail 11 May 2018 32,029 miles

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on dash

general corrosion underside

Pass 4 May 2017 27,921 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

both front tyres cracking

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

brake pipe corrosion

eml on

exhaust corrosion

general suspension corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 May 2017 27,920 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed and corroded marked with chalk (front) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed and corroded marked with chalk (rear) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear brake hose marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

both front tyres cracking

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

brake pipe corrosion

eml on

exhaust corrosion

general suspension corrosion

osf disc discoloured

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 24,656 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 24,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,313 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,755 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AT O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER BUT NO LEAK UNDER PRESSURE

Fail 23 Feb 2011 17,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AT O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER BUT NO LEAK UNDER PRESSURE

Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,441 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 11,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 8,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG05 FUB is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SG05 FUB, 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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SG05 FUB is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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