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SJ55 YUE

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,442 mi
Last recorded43,442 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YUE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,442 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 35,841 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 35,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 30,227 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,061 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 23,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 16,269 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 16,269 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 12,991 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 12,991 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (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 YUE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YUE, 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 SJ55 YUE registered?

SJ55 YUE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is SJ55 YUE safe to buy?

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