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SJ55 YUA

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YUA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 32,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,357 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 27,893 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 27,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 25,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,512 miles

Both front bottom ball joint boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 22,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front bottom ball joint boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,522 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 20,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,148 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 13,681 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 9,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 7,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,724 miles

advise slight noise from centre silencer

Pass 17 Feb 2014 7,269 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 6,939 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 14 May 2012 6,396 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 6,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 5,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,630 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 32,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YUA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

SJ55 YUA is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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