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SG05 RSZ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 RSZ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 87,095 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested both front springs broken front end bottoming out (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,263 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 85,263 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,276 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 82,276 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,373 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,288 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear at hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at flexi hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 67,288 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear at hose metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at flexi hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,208 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,208 miles

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible rear wheel bolts have spikes fitted that protrude out (5.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,799 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at clip on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,818 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,844 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 37,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,281 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,562 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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SG05 RSZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSZ, 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 SG05 RSZ registered?

SG05 RSZ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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