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SJ55 YTS

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,963 mi
Last recorded25,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YTS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,963 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 25,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 24,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 20,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 17,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 14,290 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 14,286 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 13,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 13,490 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 12,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 11,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,074 miles

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

rear exhaust section brocken off

Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,556 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 9,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,565 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 7,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,124 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 6,124 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (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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SJ55 YTS 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 68.2%.

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 SJ55 YTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 YTS registered?

SJ55 YTS is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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