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SJ55 YTU

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Gold Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

63,542 mi
Last recorded63,542 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,542 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BADLY CORRODED ()

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 20 Dec 2018 63,542 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BADLY CORRODED ()

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,304 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at nearside rear

Fail 5 Dec 2017 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at nearside rear

Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 56,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MISSING (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST MISSING (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,459 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 48,459 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion of fuel tank filler pipe n/s rear

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,734 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 37,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering tie rids slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering tie rids slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,859 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 22,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,885 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 11,885 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YTU is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Gold with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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