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SP05 UFJ

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,241 mi
Last recorded58,241 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 UFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 58,241 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,421 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 54,421 miles

Brake performance not tested footbrake (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,326 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 52,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

petrol filler pipe support bracket corroded through

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside wiper blade torn at edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,914 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,841 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,074 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,005 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,005 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 21,648 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,307 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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SP05 UFJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SP05 UFJ, 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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SP05 UFJ is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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