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SJ05 RGX

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,598 mi
Last recorded49,598 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 RGX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 49,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock Absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock Absorber corroded

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

fuel pipes at tank corroded.

Radiator lower support bracket missing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,171 miles

Alternator belt worn

Engine lamp illuminated.

Engine lower mounting bracket corroded but not seriously weak.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine Radiator lower support member missing and Radiator insecure.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 49,145 miles

Fuel tank leaking silicone not a suitable repair (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt worn

Engine lamp illuminated.

Engine lower mounting bracket corroded but not seriously weak.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine Radiator lower support member missing and Radiator insecure.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,105 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor condition and blowing and 1x rubber hanger broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear view mirror damaged

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Advise service brakes not tested due to fluid leak.

Engine Radiator lower support mounting excessivley corroded and mostly missing.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,407 miles

Advise radiator lower support badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,080 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,349 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,472 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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SJ05 RGX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ05 RGX, 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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SJ05 RGX is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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