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SV55 RVU

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,445 mi
Last recorded54,445 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 RVU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,445 miles

EML light on

Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,650 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,650 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 50,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,816 miles

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

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

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

exaust rusty

feul filler pipes rusty

front discs rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,816 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

exaust rusty

feul filler pipes rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,004 miles

Oil leak

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/front sub frame RUSTY MONITOR/tank rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,945 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn/f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank rusty/rear o/s n/s tyres slightly perished walls MONITOR/rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,284 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/f/r susp rusty0/s n/s rear tyres perished tread MONITOR

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,922 miles

f/r b/hoses rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

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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SV55 RVU is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV55 RVU, 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 SV55 RVU registered?

SV55 RVU is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is SV55 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 RVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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