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SP55 VBL

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,441 mi
Last recorded43,441 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VBL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,658 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rusty (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,426 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,445 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,780 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,643 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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SP55 VBL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP55 VBL, 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 SP55 VBL registered?

SP55 VBL is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is SP55 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 VBL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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